OLLIE

About this original series

OLLIE is the Oregon Learning Lab for Information Education. OLLIE is a joint program of Portland Community Media and MetroEast Community Media, and is part of the Youth Voices Initiative. OLLIE provides media education and technology training to under-served youth and schools in Multnomah County...for FREE!

  • # Episodes

    251 episodes

  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of OLLIE

    • Play Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

      This epic video, created by an entire class of 5th graders from Salish Ponds Elementary School, is tale of historical fiction, describing the events leading up to the American Revolution. This video features live action, puppets, animation, music videos, and more!

      • Release date
        Jun 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        16:50
    • Play The Vanport Flood - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      The Vanport Flood

      On May 30, 1948, a 200 ft section of dike broke along the Colombia River, completely flooding the city of Vanport, Oregon. These are the stories of some of the survivors.

      • Release date
        Jun 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        10:12
    • Play 1940's Vanport: Racism In Oregon - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      1940's Vanport: Racism In Oregon

      A young African American man moves to Oregon in search of work, and to esape the racism of the deep south, only to discover that Oregon has its own share of racism and discrimination.

      • Release date
        Jun 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        04:07
    • Play Vanport Stories - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Vanport Stories

      During World War II, a large number of African Americans moved to the racially segregated city of Vanport, Oregon, in order to work in the shipyards. This video shares the stories of a few former Vanport residents.

      • Release date
        Jun 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        05:31
    • Play Journey to Vanport - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Journey to Vanport

      New Orleans, 1943. Jim Bob receives a letter from his cousin, who says that there are plenty of jobs for African Americans in the shipyards of Vanport Oregon.

      • Release date
        Jun 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        04:15
    • Play Say Hello - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Say Hello

      What can YOU do to make a difference? This short student video demonstrates the positive impact that can result from doing something as simple as saying hello.

      • Release date
        Jun 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:08
    • Play The Weirdo in the Car - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      The Weirdo in the Car

      What can YOU do to make a difference? In this short video, students show the importance of standing up for your friends.

      • Release date
        Jun 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:48
    • Play Recycle! - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Recycle!

      What can YOU do to make a difference? These students talk about the importance of recycling.

      • Release date
        Jun 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:49
    • Play Don't Litter - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      Don't Litter

      What can YOU do to make a difference? These students discuss the dangers of littering.

      • Release date
        Jun 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:38
    • Play What You Do Will Come Back To You - OLLIE on Blip OLLIE episodes on Blip

      What You Do Will Come Back To You

      What can YOU do to make a difference? In this short video, a student discovers that the bad things he does come back to haunt him.

      • Release date
        Jun 10, 2009
      • Runtime
        01:21
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