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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) 255 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6 | |||||
The Media Pillar is sponsored by Shaw Children's Programming Initiative, YTV & Treehouse TVNote: This program is subject to change.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) 255 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6 | |||||
The Media Pillar is sponsored by Shaw Children's Programming Initiative, YTV & Treehouse TVNote: This program is subject to change.
| Wednesday, May 17, 2000 -- 10.45 to 12.15 | |
| MAKING IT PAY: BUSINESS CASE FOR KIDS PROGRAMMING |
Case studies demonstrate how three companies in very different environments deal with the economic challenges of children's programming. Jenny Buckland, Australian Children's Television Foundation; Suzanne Cross, Nelvana; Suzanne French, Alliance Atlantis; Joan Lambur, itsy bitsy Entertainment; Moderator: Andra Sheffer, Independent Production Fund; Producer: Paula Hughson, RedCap Productions |
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| TOYS ARE GREAT, RESULTS ARE BETTER |
Every week, there's some invention bound to "revolutionize" how TV is produced or distributed. Which of these will really make your programs more compelling or your connection with the audience stronger? Decide for yourself during this opportunity to hear & ask questions about new & coming technologies. Producer: David Kleeman, American Center for Children & Media |
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| BOREDOM IS ONLY A BLINK AWAY: THE EDUCATION CONUNDRUM |
Where does media fit in the learning process? How do you keep kids in the classroom engaged? Hear how three different projects from three different countries use television & new media to support teaching science & technology curriculum. Rowena Concepcion, ABS-CBN Foundation; John Richmond, Channel 4 Schools; Bill Schmitt, Teacher Universe.com; Moderator: Taffy Patton, Cable in the Classroom |
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| IT MATTERS WHO'S NEXT: GROOMING TALENT FOR THE NEXT CENTURY |
The world's changing fast & so are children's media. Does it matters who trains & develops tomorrow's producers? Whose job is it & are the rules different for kids programming? International broadcasters take on this issue. Julian Scott, CTW; Patricia Edgar, Australian Children's Television Foundation; Janie Grace, Nickelodeon UK; Jan Michaels, Canadian Heritage; Paula Parker, YTV; Stéphane Turcotte, Radio Canada; Moderator: Anna Home, Children's Film & Television Foundation; Producer: Kathilee Porter, RedCap Productions |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2000 -- 2:15 to 3:45 | |
| CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM: A NO-COST TECHNOLOGY! |
Is it possible to provide commercial-free, copyright-cleared, educational programming with free cable connections, free on-line support & free training to over 90 thousand schools? Sure is! Find out how & why Canada and United States are doing this! Nori Gowan, Cable in the Classroom (Canada); Taffy Patton, Cable in the Classroom (USA) |
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| PRIX JEUNESSE: FRENCH NAME, GERMAN HOME, GLOBAL LEADER |
Since 1964, winning at PRIX JEUNESSE has been children's television's highest honor. Join a festival habitué for highlights from its storied history & learn about new global networks that extend far beyond its competition. David Kleeman, American Center for Children & Media |
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| KIDS ON THE NET: QUESTIONS AND ISSUES |
How can we prepare our young people to be safe & savvy surfers? The Media Awareness Network helps kids to understand online marketing, distinguish fact from fiction, recognize cyberhate & protect their personal privacy online. (repeat session). Anne Taylor, Media Awareness Network |
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| WATCHING CAREFULLY & THINKING CRITICALLY: BEING "WELL-WATCHED" |
What does it mean to be media literate? Why should audiences & content-creators care about it? How can we as parents, TV professionals, educators & audiences encourage the development of a more media literate society? Will screen-based media get better & smarter if consumers are more intelligent & informed? Find out about CHUM Television's efforts in partnership with Canadian media educators to support their work. Sarah Crawford, CHUM Television; John Pungente, SJ, Canadian Association of Media Education Organizations |
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