Media Literacy, Creating and Learning in a Media Sat. Culture

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HOME, Inc.. is a Boston non profit organzation that partners with the Boston schools to provide professional development on media projects, curriculum, and media literacy inititatives. We teach video production and media analysis to educators and youth to foster confident, creative, individuals with the ability to think for themselves. Our programs help students develop creative media projects that foster teamwork and communication skills. HOME's media projects and programs focus on teacher and student collaboration and the ability to effectively evaluate media messages, in order to enhance critical thinking skills.

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    57 episodes
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Episodes of Media Literacy, Creating and Learning in a Media Sat. Culture

    • Biennial Dola Award Presentation

      In recognition of the importance of technology and media literacy in shaping our lives, Dola Hamilton Stemberg, is sponsoring the third Dola biennial award for a school and teacher that have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning with media in the classroom. This year, the third biennial Dola Award, includes a $1,000 award to a school and a $500 award to a teacher/educator who have exemplified best practices in media literacy and developing measures and assessments that bring ...

      • Release date
        Jan 18, 2012
      • Runtime
        17:35
    • Mass Work Based Learning Plan Verified Resume an...

      The Listen Up! Youth Media Network created an alternative way to certify the workplace skills and behaviors of youth enrolled in media programs. This Kellogg Grant funded initiative includes a process resulting in a certificate that is call a “Verified Resume". The VR process – teach, self asses, certify, and obtain ground-level feedback from supervisors or employers gives s boost to students. We will look at how student self-assessment modeled on the Mass Work Based Learning Plan, Project Bas...

      • Release date
        Jan 17, 2012
      • Runtime
        57:13
    • Bruce Jones - Backpack Journalism

      Bruce Jones is a Massachusetts based business graphic designer with over 25 years in business. He is also an independent Video Producer, developing AcousticMusicTV.com for acoustic musicians and singer songwriters and the producer and creator of Open Spaces • Norwood, MA, a TV series on the conservation and open space lands in a local community. Also producing the companion book for the series. Bruce speaks locally on video and publishing topics and is a contributing speaker on social media an...

      • Release date
        Jan 5, 2012
      • Runtime
        01:12:00
    • Boston Day and Evening Academy- TeenTV

      Boston Day and Evening Academy students explored the Boston Zoo, the anti Wall Street Rally, and explored issues of over consumption and violence with a sense of humor and insight in this edition of TeenTV.

      • Release date
        Oct 20, 2011
      • Runtime
        28:16
    • Teen TV 2011: Performing Arts Episode

      On this episode of Teen TV, our hosts, Tuner and Kani, discuss the different kinds of performing arts that Boston has to offer. Included are interviews with, Khamari Bendolph, the founder of the Boston local dance crew, Thee Slap Bracelets. As well as, Wyatt Jackson, the founder of Chillax. Also included are some very funny PSA's and commercials that will get you laughing out of your seat.

      • Release date
        Oct 11, 2011
      • Runtime
        30:01
    • Teen TV 2011: Creative Economy Episode

      On this episode of Teen TV, our hosts, Gina and Dhejour, discuss the creative ways people in Boston make money in todays economy. Included are interviews with Greg Selkoe, the founder and CEO of Karmaloop. As well as, J.P. Licks Founder/Owner, Vince Petryk.

      • Release date
        Oct 7, 2011
      • Runtime
        30:01
    • CLASS Inc,

      The video was produced for the client using their scripts and staff. It focuses on the work of CLASS Inc. with persons with disabilities.

      • Release date
        Sep 21, 2011
      • Runtime
        10:44
    • 911 What's your Emergency?

      Video produced with Teens at English High School to address escalating violence in and around the school.

      • Release date
        Sep 21, 2011
      • Runtime
        06:14
    • Rotary Boston Promo

      Rotary Boston Promo

      • Release date
        Mar 8, 2011
      • Runtime
        05:52
    • Rotary 2011 district 7930 TV Spots

      District 7930 PSA campaign highlights local and international initiatives i

      • Release date
        Feb 20, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:59
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