Still struggling..

The new paradigm... I know that I don't have to solve anything at this point. Perhaps all I need to do is to propose some models that can be developed? DK's ideas about playing and pushing buttons are key to building confidence - maybe this is at the heart - the informal educator educating the informal educators! Trial and error, pushing buttons,  - let's see what happens and try to make some meaning that can be taken further.

My thoughts for the Digital Youth Worker were as follows :

Digital Natives Digital Immigrants: Adapting to the Needs of Young People

Ludites

Communicating/Communication with Young People

The Network Society: Young People

Big Society and Being Empowered

Research/Crap Detection: Working with Young People to be Discerning

Having Fun

Social Networks

Community of Learning

Keeping Safe

Digital Story-telling – Youtube, blogging

...and actually they're all still relevant - and not out there!