{"id":10235,"date":"2021-02-03T09:48:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printempsnumerique.ca\/news\/article\/des-cafes-numeriques-virtuels-pour-briser-lisolement-des-jeunes\/"},"modified":"2021-02-08T13:30:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T18:30:42","slug":"virtual-digital-cafes-to-break-isolation-of-young-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printempsnumerique.ca\/en\/news\/article\/virtual-digital-cafes-to-break-isolation-of-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Digital Caf\u00e9s to break isolation of young people"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virtual Digital<\/b> Caf\u00e9s<\/i><\/b> to break isolation <\/b>of young people<\/b>
\n\u2014 \u00a0<\/b>2nd edition of Digital Youth Month<\/i><\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Montreal, February 3, 2021<\/b> – Young people are experiencing the repercussions of the pandemic by reducing their social contacts. In this context, Montreal Digital Spring (<\/span>Printemps num\u00e9rique<\/span><\/a>) is introducing virtual digital <\/span>Caf\u00e9s<\/span><\/i> to several Quebec high schools. A way to discover digital tools in an immersive environment designed in collaboration with <\/span>Pixsenses<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span>Inspired by video games, the virtual world offers a wide range of possibilities<\/span><\/i>” explains <\/span>Mehdi Benboubakeur<\/b>, Executive Director of Montreal Digital Spring. “Y<\/span>oung people create their own avatars, have access to fun and interactive workshops and can communicate with their teammates. It’s much more dynamic and attractive than regular videoconferencing platforms<\/span><\/i>“. This virtual universe could also be used as a distance learning tool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the month of February, Montreal Digital Spring presents the second edition of <\/span>Digital Youth Month<\/b> (<\/span>Mois Num\u00e9rique Jeunesse<\/span><\/i>), an annual event for 13-29 year olds focusing on the <\/span>transformative possibilities of digital technology<\/b>. More than <\/span>18 digital <\/b>Caf\u00e9s<\/i><\/b> are offered to <\/span>750 high school students<\/b>. Young participants will be able to explore the potential of technology and their interest, learn about careers, as well as existing initiatives to increase their digital literacy skills. A <\/span>video contest<\/b> is also being launched to allow young adults enrolled in post-secondary education to express themselves on the topic of digital citizenship and the essential components of living together online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent statistics speak for themselves :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n