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Ep 68 – Behind the Scenes of a Children’s Show.

Chris Cook — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:04:00 +0000

This episode aired on November 13, 12:00 PM. Take a moment to remember a television show you watched as a kid. Remember how you couldn’t wait to see it? To sing your favorite theme song or see your favorite character? Maybe you were lucky enough to have a plush toy version of that character to cuddle with at night. The truth is, those television shows that we watched when we’re kids have…

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Media and Information Literacy – Issues of Trust

Chris Cook — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:18:04 +0000

From DCN Global Digital Communication Network invites you to an open online discussion about Media and Information Literacy and issues of trust. All around the world, Media and Information Literacy is a central policy issue that addresses challenges in the communication field. This year experts from around the world emphasize issues of trust and MIL. We discuss the present situation and…

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Ep 67- The Influence of Media on Youth Political Beliefs

Chris Cook — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:42:42 +0000

This episode aired on October 16, 2023. It’s fairly easy to get people riled up about politics lately. Who supports who. Who votes. Who doesn’t. Who is willing to fight, and for what cause. Who is willing to compromise. If anyone. Perhaps you believe, as many do, that we are living in a time in which our news and information is more polarizing than ever before. We have social media…

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Quality media and intentional consumption: How can our media choices create a more positive world?

Chris Cook — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:23:55 +0000

In this keynote, Sherri will discuss her list of the ten most meaningful questions of media literacy developed through her work with UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Alliance, and her recent Fulbright research on media for children and youth. Can we truly define “quality media”? How does this concept deepen our understanding and awareness of the influence of media on our…

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Ep 66- A.I. in Education

Chris Cook — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:29:14 +0000

This episode aired on September 11, 2023. You’ve probably heard somewhere that one of people’s greatest fears is public speaking. And I’m going to guess that running a clear second is writing. Even great writers are often plagued with self-doubt. And it definitely induces anxiety in students. From a child’s earliest years, all the way through college, they are called upon to develop…

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UglyDolls “Shallow and Clichéd Narrative” Movie Review

Chris Cook — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:31:43 +0000

Growing up, I ran the gamut of being made fun of because I was too tall, I was overweight, I had too much hair, I was too UGLY. Lessons of empathy, kindness, and respect were few and far between, but as an adult I’ve learned that I’m perfect the way that I am and the parts of me that I was picked on for, are the parts of me that I love about myself. Released in 2019 and directed by Kelly…

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The Sarcastic Humor of Nickelodeon’s Victorious

Chris Cook — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:18:50 +0000

Nickelodeon has created a ton of amazing content for children for the last few decades. I myself grew up watching the channel religiously. One of the shows that has always stuck out to me over the years is Victorious, which will be the show that I am going to analyze. Victorious is a television show that shows the life of talented high school student Tori Vega and her friends at a performing arts…

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