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Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) 255 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6 | |||||
The Media Education Pillar is sponsored by CHUM TelevisionNote: 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 Education Pillar is sponsored by CHUM TelevisionNote: This program is subject to change.
| Saturday, May 13, 2000 -- 10.45 to 12.15 | |
| ANÁLISIS Y PRODUCCIÓN DE VIDEOS CON NIÑOS Y JÓVENES |
Se presentará el trabajo de Plan Deni donde mediante la discusión en grupos de las diferentes géneros televisisvos y la utilización del lenguaje audiovisual, los niños y jóvenes elaboran elementos de la cultura en la que están inmersos. Daniela Chiancone & Carla Lima, Uruguay |
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| LE ROMAN ET LE FILM SONT-ILS SEMBLABLE |
Comme les étudiants sont tenus d'étudier les oeuvres littéraires au programme de la littérature française ou anglaise, ici ou ailleurs, il est opportun de les ouvrir à une certaine attitude critique vis à vis des films à la télévision, dont ils sont tentés de se gaver, en comparant une oeuvre littéraire à sa version filmée. Claude Fanchette, Mauritius |
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| MOVING BEYOND INVISIBLE FENCES THAT MEDIA IMAGES CREATE |
The presenters will introduce practices in transformative learning that can facilitate critical thinking skills in analyzing images of aboriginal people in mass media & in textbooks. Using new insights, participants will discuss a variety of media examples. Laara Fitznor & Sandy Greer, Canada |
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| INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY MEDIA ED: KEY CONCEPTS |
The key concepts of media education provide the foundation upon which to build strong media education programs -- including new technologies. These concepts will be defined & adapted for use at the kindergarten, primary, junior & intermediate levels. Dede Sinclair, Canada |
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| INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY MEDIA ED: KEY CONCEPTS |
Using media examples to illustrate each of the media concepts as a means of understanding the impact of the media on society, this session will offer an exploration of the eight key concepts of media literacy. Brian Murphy, Canada |
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| GLOBAL ISSUES: DISNEY & MCDONALDS TO THE COLA WARS |
From devouring "Big Macs" to witnessing the colas wars, our brand conscious consumer-driven culture venerates the Nike swoosh & Ronald McDonald as global icons. With the success of mega media mergers do we have fewer voices? Is global culture in danger of becoming predictably American & curtailing local cultures? What kinds of resistance have emerged? Moderator: Jack Livesley, Canada; Stephen Joe, SJ, India; Naomi Klein, Canada; Gordon Lawrence, New Zealand; Jeanne Prinsloo, South Africa |
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| POINT OF VIEW: EXAMINING NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS FOR IDEOLOGIES & VALUES IMPLICATIONS |
This workshop is designed to help participants recognize point of view, bias & ownership in newspapers & magazines. A survey will be used to evaluate point of view & to uncover various political positions. Michael Bergen, USA |
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| A GRADE SIX MEDIA LITERACY CURRICULUM IN A TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED SCHOOL |
This workshop will focus on a media literacy & critical thinking curriculum for 11-12 year olds stressing a practical, hands-on, student-centered approach. Includes a bearpit discussion of the students' reaction to media literacy. Debbie Reeves, Canada |
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| MEDIA ADAPTATION OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE |
This workshop will focus on media adaptations of children's literature (television, audio, new media). Through media presentations & handouts, participants will learn about current resources & the impact of new technology on children's responses to stories. Maythee Kantar, USA |
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| GLOBALIZATION & MEDIA EDUCATION IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM |
This workshop examines the implications of globalization of media production in changing the ways key media education concepts are taught in the high school. These changes will be examined through a variety of video clips. Stuart Poyntz, Canada |
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| DECONSTRUCTING WEBSITES: MEDIA EDUCATION & THE WORLD WIDE WEB |
This session will demonstrate useful websites for practical classroom deconstruction. Participants will also discuss the practical & pedagogical issues involved in the integration of Internet activities in their classrooms. Neil Andersen & Carol Arcus, Canada |
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| MEDIA LITERACY: PRODUCE, READ, LEARN! |
This workshop will take the participants through a production simulation, present some principles & procedures for effective production activities, & share materials & activities developed with students in the classroom. Abigal Anderson, Maureen Baron, Winston Emery, Michele Luchs, Lee Rother & Frank Tisco, Canada |
| Saturday, May 13, 2000 -- 2:15 to 3:45 | |
| TV MACHEPA, UN EJEMPLO DE TELEVISIÓN COMUNITARIA EN BARIOS MARGINADOS |
Frente a la televisión que mueve al pobre a alienarse consumir, erotizarse y ser violento, TV Machepa ofrece una televisión popular, comunitaria, interactiva, que mueve a tomar conciencia, sumar fuerzas, analizar, construir una communidad con mejores condiciones de vida. Pedro Gonzalez Llorente, SJ, Dominican Republic |
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| BOULEVARD DES MÉDIAS | L'éducation aux médias à la télévision: L'atelier veut encourager les personnes engagées dans l'éducation aux médias a sortir du milieu scolaire pour poursuivre leur travail dans le milieu même de la télévision. On les invitera à produire en vidéo de courts segments d'éducation aux médias destinés à la diffusion télévisuelle. Pierre Belanger, Belgium |
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| VIDEO PRODUCTION WITH AVID CINEMA ENHANCES ABORIGINAL CULTURAL AWARENESS |
Saanich District teachers in British Columbia are using Avid Cinema to allow students to create videos which explore the Saanich First Nations culture & other aspects of the curriculum. This presentation will demonstrate typical classroom activities. Ken Foster & Peter Brand, Canada |
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| INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY MEDIA ED: DIFFERENT & THE SAME |
What Makes a Frog a Frog? Primary-age students learn to recognize point-of-view, message & stereotype through a 3-week interdisciplinary unit on frogs & toads including "The Frog Prince". Students use the resources of desktop publishing, Hyperstudio & distance learning. Julia Robinson, USA |
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| INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY MEDIA ED: UNDERSTANDING THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING MEDIA LITERACY TEACHING |
Explores the theoretical principles & foundations of media literacy which guide the teaching about media, including the Key Concepts, Key Framework & Key Aspects. Through dialogue, anecdotes, examples & hands on activities, participants will explore how these areas are related. Lee Rother, Canada |
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| PREPOSTEROUS VIOLENCE -- A PANEL |
Media violence is a lightning rod for media education debates. Teachers as well as researchers are divided about the impact of media violence on society in general & on the young in particular. This panel will reflect this division & will also critically examine the controversial protectionist position that has such a widespread following. Moderator: Cam Macpherson, Canada; David Buckingham, United Kingdom; Rose Dyson & Pat Kipping, Canada; Gordon Lawrence, New Zealand |
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| THE MAKING OF A MEDIA CITIZEN |
Citizenship skills depend on our engagement with the media. Examples from South African media will demonstrate. The workshop concludes with the development of a "citizenship audit tool" & an action plan for developing effective school media education. Costas Criticos, South Africa |
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| THE INTERACTIVE WAY: HOW THE WEB IS CHANGING COMMUNICATION |
The World Wide Web is being touted as the future of everything from commerce to community. The presentation will examine the latest interactive technology & its social impact as consumers, as professionals, as people. Paul Sullivan, Canada |
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| TEACHING TELEVISION IN DIFFICULT TIMES |
Describes how first year university students are introduced to ways of understanding television, emphasizing local (New Zealand) circumstances & the intensified global shape of television. The goal is to shift students to a broader, informed knowledge base. Geoff Lealand, New Zealand |
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| POPULARIZING MEDIA EDUCATION IN THE POPULAR PRESS |
How can teachers & journalists who write about media education help to reveal the values and issues of our cause to the general public? Learn about the success stories of two media education columnists. Pat Hunt, Ireland & Bill Walsh, USA |
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| DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: WORLD-CREATING TOOLS |
This workshop will focus on the digital technology revolution which allows us to create "a studio of one's own" inspiring our students to use these world-creating digital tools to communicate their knowledge and remake the world. Tony D'Andrea, Canada |
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| THE BRAND BOOMERANG: LESSONS IN ANTI-CORPORATE RESISTANCE |
Examines the techniques for using the power of corporate branding against itself & explores the roots of the mounting backlash against multinational corporations, particularly among young people. Naomi Klein, Canada |
| Saturday, May 13, 2000 -- 4:15 to 5:45 | |
| ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES FOR YOUR CLASSROOM |
This fast-paced, multi-media workshop will present resources on how to teach TV, magazine & website advertising. through hands-on ideas which incorporate an understanding of text, images, audience & production for all educational levels. Ron DeBoer, Canada |
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| WASHINGTON STATE'S GRASSROOTS MEDIA LITERACY INITIATIVE |
How do you make media literacy an integral part of youth and their families' educational experiences? Several grassroots efforts such as the Washington State Media Literacy Working Group along with other related organizations are making it happen. Marilyn Cohen, USA |
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| ANIMACTION, ANIMATION, AN EMOTION. "WHAT'S IN A CARTOON?" |
AnimAction instructors introduce participants to the classical animation process, stressing the basics & illustrating how a foundation in the art of animation supports a creative classroom. Our hands-on workshop integrates education, experience & inspiration! Clifford Cohen, USA |
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| FILM EDUCATION: LINKING EDUCATION & INDUSTRY |
Since 1986, Film Education has been at the forefront of the development of Film and Media Studies in schools & colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of free teaching materials, workshops & other teacher resources. Ian Wall, United Kingdom |
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| MEDIA EDUCATION COUNTRY CASE STUDY: HUNGARY, ITALY, RUSSIA, SLOVENIA |
Participants will discuss certain aspects of media education in the countries listed & the audience will then be invited to ask questions. Moderator: Neil Andersen, Canada; Judit Benyei & Lazslo Hartai, Hungary; Alberto Pellai, Italy; Alexander Fedorov, Russia; & Helena Jericek, Slovenia |
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