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I could totally get my premature narcissistic autobiographical documentary like really done with a fake MPEG eyeball...I could totally get my premature narcissistic autobiographical documentary like really... more
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a power-packed look behind the curtain. and by power-packed i mean crazy. we missed a few people, only because they happened to not be at their desk when we came by. but they're probably there now.a power-packed look behind the curtain. and by power-packed i mean crazy. we missed a... more
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The third annual Independent Television Festival is a showcase for independently produced TV pilots.The third annual Independent Television Festival is a showcase for independently... more
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The Mighty Mic event was a huge success in terms of getting positive publicity for Current TV and Current.com. Danny worked like crazy. Me, Tania and Kevin Ung manned the table and gave out 200 T-shirts, as well as buttons and brochures. The entire time we were there, our booth was thronged with people signing up on Current.com to get a free T-shirt. When the server connection finally pooped out, we continued to get people to sign up on paper and then Tania completed the sign up process for them later.
Laura Ling spoke to a packed crowd in the middle of the evening. She showed the pod From Russia with Hate on the gianormous screen. Other pods also played throughout the evening, but this one especially had a riveted audience watching in the huge, darkened ballroom.
All in all it was a solid success. I personally hope Current TV chooses to stay involved and promoting itself at UCLA, because not many people knew about Current. But those that did, invariably said, "Oh! I love Current TV!"
--JulieThe Mighty Mic event was a huge success in terms of getting positive publicity for... more
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We took your clippings in response to George Carlins death and rolled them into a pod. So dont say we never gave you anything.We took your clippings in response to George Carlins death and rolled them into a pod.... more
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In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going against what results from previous studies have suggested
The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site. When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills.
Data were collected over six months this year from students, ages 16 to 18, in thirteen urban high schools in the Midwest. Beyond the surveyed students, a follow-up, randomly selected subset were asked questions about their Internet activity as they navigated MySpace, an online forum that provides users with e-mail, web communities and audio and video capabilities.
"What we found was that students using social networking sites are actually practicing the kinds of 21st century skills we want them to develop to be successful today," said Christine Greenhow, a learning technologies researcher in the university's College of Education and Human Development and principal investigator of the study. "Students are developing a positive attitude towards using technology systems, editing and customizing content and thinking about online design and layout. They're also sharing creative original work like poetry and film and practicing safe and responsible use of information and technology. The Web sites offer tremendous educational potential."
Greenhow said that the study's results, while proving that social networking sites offer more than just social fulfillment or professional networking, also have implications for educators, who now have a vast opportunity to support what students are learning on the Web sites.
"Now that we know what skills students are learning and what experiences they're being exposed to, we can help foster and extend those skills," said Greenhow. "As educators, we always want to know where our students are coming from and what they're interested in so we can build on that in our teaching. By understanding how students may be positively using these networking technologies in their daily lives and where the as yet unrecognized educational opportunities are, we can help make schools even more relevant, connected and meaningful to kids."
Interestingly, researchers found that very few students in the study were actually aware of the academic and professional networking opportunities that the Web sites provide. Making this opportunity more known to students, Greenhow said, is just one way that educators can work with students and their experiences on social networking sites.
The study also goes against previous research from Pew in 2005 that suggests a "digital divide" where low-income students are technologically impoverished. That study found that Internet usage of teenagers from families earning $30,000 or below was limited to 73 percent, which is 21 percentage points below what the U of M research shows.
The students participating in the U of M study were from families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below $25,000) and were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth.
Greenhow suggests that educators can help students realize even more benefits from their social network site use by working to deepen students' still emerging ideas about what it means to be a good digital citizen and leader online.
ScienceDaily (June 21, 2008)
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have... more
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A Current News pod dedicated to the end of the Nordby era.
Best of luck to you in Chicago.
A Current News pod dedicated to the end of the Nordby era.
Best of luck to you in... more
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A short interview with the band Electric Apricot. We hope you enjoy.
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This year, five senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime are awaiting trial on charges of crimes against humanity. The trials of the former Khmer Rouge leaders has sparked renewed interest in one of the darkest chapters of Cambodia's history. Backpack journalists Anna Sussman and Jonathan Jones travel to Cambodia to find out what ordinary Cambodians think about the trials and the Khmer Rouge era.This year, five senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime are awaiting trial on charges... more
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For Dan Beckmann's birthday, we've taken the chance to cut together the opening to his new hit interview show, called "Beckmann!" He asks the tough, probing questions...in the relaxed environment.For Dan Beckmann's birthday, we've taken the chance to cut together the... more
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Laura Ling looks into China's booming sex industry, one that was virtually non-existent twenty-five years ago.Laura Ling looks into China's booming sex industry, one that was virtually... more
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57% of senior executives in the media and entertainment industries view user-generated content as one of the top three challenges they face today. Filmed on April 19, 2008 at Podcamp DC, I interview several media makers from organizations as diverse as NPR, Porter Novelli, CNN, Harris Teeters, etc., who are creating their own content for their own niches on their own time, and foresee a future that will make traditional media obsolete.57% of senior executives in the media and entertainment industries view user-generated... more
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Think social networking sites are fun and useful? See what happens when things get a little out of control for one social networker who might just be over the whole social network thing. Let the social networking wars begin!Think social networking sites are fun and useful? See what happens when things get a... more
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This is the Vanguard Mission Statement Video
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Current TV
I will not post any topics for you.
I will not contribute any videos that promote your network.
I will not add anything positive to your endeavor.
I_Am_Not_Your_SlaveCurrent TV
I will not post any topics for you.
I will not contribute any videos... more
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We've made a lot of changes to Current.com, so here's a tutorial to get you started!We've made a lot of changes to Current.com, so here's a tutorial to get you... more
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It’s been a busy month, but I thought it would be nice to drop you guys a quick update. The team has cooked up something huge in the past few weeks. Although I can’t go into details just yet, I wanted to fill you in on one tiny piece of the puzzle.
Current.com really comes down to you guys – our community. Sure, we like to play too, by contributing items, commenting, and voting, but without you guys Current.com just wouldn’t be as cool as it is. It was this line of thinking that prompted our brand spanking new incentives program (coming really, really soon).
The gist is, this will be a way for us to thank you for all the hard work you do within our community, and it will give others a chance to see how much effort you put into the site on a daily basis. There will be levels, and there might even be some swagalicious treats and powers involved. My lips are sealed.
Most importantly, please know that something is on the horizon, and when it launches you should be getting some emails from us with all the relevant details. So keep an eye on your inbox, and check back here for updates.
More soon!
mario
It’s been a busy month, but I thought it would be nice to drop you guys a quick... more
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If you draw a graph of President George W. Bush's approval ratings from mid-decade to now, it looks like an outline of an Olympic Downhill Skiing run. In Utah, the state where President Bush enjoys his highest approval ratings, Elizabeth Chambers travels to the small northern town of Randolph, the heart of the heart of Bush country, to hear what's on folks' minds.If you draw a graph of President George W. Bush's approval ratings from... more
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DNA News Journalism Conference
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Imagine a territory that did not have an automobile until the 1960's.
Imagine a country that did not have a television set until 1999.
Imagine an entire kingdom that banned smoking in 2004.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is known as the "Jewel of the Himalayas" and the "Greenest Place on Earth," yet it has been relatively invisible to the world for hundreds of years.
This is perhaps the only country in the world that did not participate in the industrial revolution and has remained a hidden paradise, accessible to only a fortunate few.
Today, a Democratic revolution is happening in Bhutan, and they are poised on the precipice of change.
This is not a violent revolution or even a grass-roots groundswell for change. This is a gift by the people's beloved king, and now the future of the country rests in their hands.
Imagine a territory that did not have an automobile until the 1960's.
Imagine... more
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