Sherri Hope Culver
NAMLE President
Friends,
Does it sometimes feel as if you're the only one promoting media literacy education in your school or organization? Well, you're actually part of a growing field and one indication of this is the recent premiere of the International Media Literacy Research Forum. NAMLE is one of the founding members of this international group. Visit the site to learn what's happening in media literacy in other countries. The site just kicked off last month so content and resources are still being added, but I thought you'd want to know about it. For those of you who attended our 2007 national conference in St. Louis, the concept began when Robin Blake, director of the media literacy program at Ofcom in the UK, experienced our energy and passion for media literacy during his keynote address. An international media literacy meeting followed, with the website as its first outcome.
NAMLE will be sending out an email shortly with a call for people interested in serving on the board. This is a great experience and way to network with colleagues. Board members are available to provide more information and the email will have all the details.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 & 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 Newsletter
Membership Committee
Kelly Mendoza·Membership recruitment, renewal & service
Finance Committee
Brian Cohen · Budgeting, reporting, strategizing & all things fiscal |
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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9th Annual Shortie Awards
International Film & News Festival
Washington, DC
This is the premiere film festival for students ages 7 to 18 and their teachers. Since 2001 it has blossomed into an international event.
Entries due
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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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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:
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 aking Headlines
 International Media Literacy Research Forum was recently established to provide a platform to improve understanding of the emerging issues, promote innovative methodologies and facilitate dialogue between researchers, policy makers, practitioners and regulators worldwide. As a founding member, NAMLE outlines Media Literacy in the United States as part of the online forum. [learn more]
 US Money for Tech in Education The National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies finally (after 10 years) has Congressional appropriation through the Education Department. It could be handing out grants by this Fall. [learn more]
 KFF: Generation M2 The latest Kaiser Family Foundation report, (1/20/10) Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds is the third in a series of large-scale, nationally representative surveys by the Foundation about young people's media use. It includes data from all three waves of the study (1999, 2004, and 2009). The report, related materials, and a webcast are available online.
 Impact of Multitasking on Children's Learning, Development & Health The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop released on Jan 10 a report describing the current state of knowledge on media multitasking highlighted by leading scholars and industry leaders. Among the findings: the need to create a multidisciplinary academic field and new tools and research methodologies. [read report]
 UCLA Pulls Videos From Course Sites After Copyright Challenge
The Association for Information and Media Equipment contacted the University of California at Los Angeles in the fall, alleging that it had violated copyright laws by letting instructors use the videos, which were accessible only to students then enrolled in specific courses. UCLA temporarily stopped using online videos beginning this semester and is negotiating with the trade group, leaving other colleges worried about repercussions. [read article]
 Routines Associated with Reduced Obesity Preschool children exposed to three household routines (regularly eating family meals, getting adequate sleep, and limiting screen-viewing time) had a roughly 40 percent lower prevalence of obesity than those exposed to none of these routines according to the study, Household Routines and Obesity in U.S. Preschool-Aged Children, published in the March issue of Pediatrics.  TV Commercials & Obesity New research in the February issue of the American Journal of Public Health suggests it's not the TV but the commercials that are making kids fat. There was no association with television viewing and obesity for those who watched videos or commercial-free programming.[order full report] Gateway Media Literacy Partners launches new web site GMLP (NAMLE organizational member) recently launched their new state-of-the art web site that includes news and events, Twitter feeds, programmatic resources and featured videos. Make sure to check out the GMLP Blogging Community. ····························································
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ark Your Calendars
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ember Spotlight
 The Robinson Film Center (founded in 2003) is a Shreveport, Louisiana-based media arts organization dedicated to the creation, viewing, and discussion of film and visual media, with a special focus on youth media and promoting media literacy. Through its education programs, the center has taught filmmaking and media literacy to approx. 10,000 K-12 students. Programs include "Lights, Camera, Learning!", a digital filmmaking and visual literacy curriculum. This past week, the RFC hosted a community breakfast to showcase its mission and impact on the community. More than 2,400 seniors have participated in the center's monthly Silver Screenings program, which includes free classic film and lunch. [learn more]
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edia Literacy Curriculum
 Digital Nation Workshops · Frontline teamed up with the Media Education Lab at Temple University to help educators and parents learn more about the "Digital Nation." Four self-guided interactive online Digital Workshops include opportunities to view, share ideas, take polls and quizzes and learn about multitasking, parenting strategies, 21st century digital education, and learning in virtual worlds. [learn more]
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ore Publishing Opportunities
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ployment Opportunities
Berkman Summer Internship ProgramThe Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University welcomes a group of talented, curious, and energetic full-time paid interns who are passionate about the promise of the Internet and issues related to media and journalism, civic engagement, policy, identity and privacy, education, technology, the developing world, law, and more. Interns team up with Berkman projects where they have an opportunity for deep and substantive involvement in project operation.Applications due March 5th by 11:59pm EST [learn more]
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arketplace Feature
Clarion call for Elementary MLNAMLE member Jeff Share (a former
professional photographer-turned-kindergarten teacher) masterfully
transfers his personal commitment to social justice into a clarion call
for critical media literacy "as early as possible" in the elementary
grades. He also provides a rare glimpse into teachers reflecting on their successes and challenges in teaching media literacy. This is a valuable addition to any teacher-preparation program,
education course or communications class. Order your copy today. Member Price $28.32 (reg price $32.95). Product #1637
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Call for Workshops: LA Media Reform Summit 2010 
Jacob Burns Film Center Summer Teachers Institute
Journal of Children and Media is accepting manuscripts for their special issue: 
CFP: Information Literacy Through the Streets of Hollywood · SUNY university librarians are soliciting short lesson plans or supporting activities for a book for 