Sherri Hope Culver
NAMLE President
Friends,
Happy new year.
In a few months the World Summit on Media for Children and Youth will take place in Karlstad, Sweden from June 14-18, 2010. This conference, which only takes place every three years, is guided by two questions that connect strongly for media literacy educators; 1) What are children doing with media? and 2) What are media doing with children? As one of the sponsors of the conference, NAMLE will be there, encouraging discussions about media literacy and seeking information to share with our members. If you're looking for an inspiring and far-reaching vacation, why not consider joining us? As their website states, "Whether you are a teacher, researcher, representative from research or policy-making, or simply interested in the well-being of children and youth, there will be something for you in the programme!" Click here to access the program and learn more about NAMLE's involvement.Sherri Hope Culver
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NAMLE Needs You.
You can make a difference and advance the mission of media literacy education by joining a NAMLE Committee: Communications Committee
Karen Zill · Web management, UPDATE newsletter & external communicationDevelopment Committee Cindy Pulley · Fundraising: Corporate and foundationProgram Committee Paul Milhailidis · Programmatic development, Journal of Media Literacy EducationConference Committee Deb Parker · Coordination & Development of 2011 NAMLE Conference
Conference Program Committee
Vanessa Domine · Programmatic Development of 2011 NAMLE Conference · Editor, Update
Membership Committee
Kelly Mendoza·Membership recruitment, renewal & service
Finance Committee
Brian Cohen · Budgeting, reporting, strategizing & all things fiscal |
Do you have
development experience?
Put your passion for media literacy to good use by serving on NAMLE's Development Committee and helping us to raise the funds necessary to advocate and provide services for members. Some fundraising experience preferred; especially grants and corporate sponsorship. Contact Sherri Hope Culver [shculver@namle.net]
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The
purpose of
media literacy education is to develop the habits of inquiry
and skills of expression needed by critical thinkers, effective
communicators, and active citizens in today's world.
--NAMLE
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Grant Opportunity
Fund for Teachers is now accepting applications for 2010 Summer Education Grants that give teachers the freedom to design an experience that will most impact their lives, their profession, and their community. Individual grants ($5000) and team grants (up to $10,000) are available. [Online applications available]
Deadline for submission:
Jan 29, 2010.
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 Save up to 50-75%
Why Shop The Marketplace?
NAMLE has invested
hundreds of hours to
develop and organize
the Marketplace as a
service to its members
and to the field. Your
support is very important
to our being able to
continue collecting, coding
and communicating
about important books
and teaching resources
for the field.
Before you start
any class, visit:
NAMLE Marketplace.Ideas and resources for teaching media literacy education
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 aking Headlines
 European Union Council Releases Conclusions on Media Literacy in the Digital Environment The Education, Youth & Culture Council reaffirmed its commitment towards media literacy. Among its conclusions, the Commission will continue to promote good practices in 2010 and by 2011 will report on media literacy levels in all members states. [read report]
 PBS Report: PK-12 Educators Increasingly Value and Use Digital Media
According to a new national research report, Digitally Inclined, compiled by Grunwald Associates LLC for PBS, teachers are making significant progress in adoption of digital media and Internet use. These findings signal widespread changes in both early childhood and K-12 education, including more effective individualized instruction. [read report]
 School 2.0: Transforming 21st Century Education Through New Media LiteraciesThe new issue of The Journal of Media Literacy explores "School 2.0: Transforming 21st Century Education Through New Media Literacies". How will schools need to change to keep up with the growth of new media? What will School 2.0 look like? The cover (above) features Ken burns, recognizing the release of his PBS series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." To order a copy email NTelemedia@aol.com or order online. Internet, Broadband and Cell Phone Statistics The Kaiser Family Foundation released it's latest Pew Internet & American Life Project data (Jan 5, 2010) indicating 74 percent of American adults use the internet (a slight drop from last year), 60 percent use broadband connections at home, and 55 percent connect to the internet wirelessly. [read report]····························································
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ark Your Calendars
 Live Web Panel: "Beyond Cynicism: Media Literacy and Civic Learning Outcomes in the University" · Paul Mihailidis (NAMLE Board Member and Director of the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change) recently published an article in MIT's International Journal of Learning and Media. He is conducting a live web panel on this topic with David Buckingham and W. Lance Bennett on January 21. [read article] [participate in web panel]
 2010 World Summit on Media For Children & Youth will be held June 14-18 in Karlstad Sweden. The Summit provides a forum for producers, broadcasters and regulators of media for children and other professionals and community leaders committed to the improvement of quality media for children.[learn more]
NAMLE 2011 Conference · Experience media literacy education in Old Philadelphia-America's Most Historic Square Mile. The conference will be held July 22-25, 2011 at the Sheraton Society Hill. Be art of the organization, presentations, networking and professional development. Step outside to walk to Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell. If you want to be involved in any aspect of the conference planning, contact Deb Parker, Conference Chair [namle@insight.rr.com]. Want to help plan the program? Contact Vanessa Domine, Program Chair [vdomine@namle.net] Northeast Media Literacy Conference 2010 The 8th Annual NMLC will be held March 26 at the University of Connecticut. This year's conference theme is Media Literacy: A Critical 21st Century Skill. Keynote speakers include Dr. Susan Linn (author, and Director of Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood; and Frank Baker, author, and internationally known media literacy leader). [learn more]····························································
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ember Spotlight
KQED Education Network engages with community and educational organizations to broaden and deepen the impact of KQED media to effect positive change. They seek to inform, educate, and entertain all California Bay Area residents (from teachers and students to parents and community organizations). Each year more than 200,000 people benefit from free educational workshops, multimedia resources, programming, and special events. Their digital media center is place to explore, create and showcase media for and by the community. [learn more]
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edia Literacy Curriculum
 Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World · NAMLE member (and former AMLA president) Frank Baker has authored a chapter on media literacy in the new ASCD text: Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World (edited by Heidi Hayes Jacobs). The book is being mailed to 50,000 ASCD members in early January. [order a copy]
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ore Publishing Opportunities
 Talking Pictures Film Festival Independent filmmakers are invited to submit their work to its second annual festival competition in May 2010. Submission deadline: January 22. The
Festival is produced by Percolator Films, a non-profit film
organization that also organizes the popular Reeltime film and
discussion series. [learn more].
 Toronto Student Film Festival The TSFF provides a venue for youth (ages 12-21) working in digital media to showcase their work in film. Film submission is free and prizes will be awarded. Submissions are due by March 22 and the screening of the Top 25 films will be held April 24. [learn more] [follow on Facebook]
Journal of Media Literacy Education ·  NAMLE's online interdisciplinary journal is for established and emerging
scholars, media professionals and educational practitioners in and out
of schools. Participants in the
2009 NAMLE Conference are especially encouraged to submit articles based on their presentations. Contributors can submit at any time. [submission guidelines]The ALAN Review · The lines between various  forms of media are frequently blurred for young adult readers; young adult novels increasingly have some combination of web sites, blogs, fan fiction, and video games to accompany them. The theme of this issue asks us to consider the influences of film, new media, digital technology and image on young adult novels. We welcome manuscripts addressing pedagogy as well as theoretical concerns. Submission Deadline: March 15. [submission guidelines]E-Learning and Digital Media · This special issue invites contributions that focus on media, particularly digital media, and their ecological and epistemological ramifications. Special topics may include media socialization and media education. Submissions (6,000-8,000 words) for this special issue are due May 1. [submission guidelines]····························································
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ployment Opportunities
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arketplace Feature
 Author, award-winning journalist, professor and NAMLE member John McManus gives us Detecting Bull: How to Identify Bias and Junk Journalism (2009) and exposes the biases of both audiences and journalists. This CD-ROM book lays open the fundamental conflict of interest all news providers face between maximizing audience and servicing advertisers on the one hand and on the other, providing a picture of the world upon which citizens can act. Great for staff development Order your copy today. Member Price $21.83 (reg price $24.95).Product #1630. [read a review]
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