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Bulletin - Friday, October 31, 2008
National Media Education Week 2008 begins this Monday, November 3—but it's not too late to get involved! Check out activities happening in your region by visiting the Events Calendar.
Viewing our PSA...
CTVglobemedia's public service announcement (PSA) for National Media Education Week can now be viewed on the Web site. The PSA can also be seen in rotation on CTVglobemedia stations. CTVglobemedia is the Presenting Sponsor of National Media Education Week 2008.
Click here to view the PSA.
Media education in action...
Featured events
Activities to celebrate the week are taking place in schools and communities across Canada. Youth forums that engage students directly in finding solutions to cyber bullying and unethical Internet use will be taking place in Toronto and Ottawa:
November 4, 2008 - Think Critically, Act Ethically: Stay safe online
PREVNet, YOUCAN, and the Toronto District School Board are hosting a workshop and townhall meeting about cyber bullying for students in Grades 7-12 at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Students can learn techniques and tips to identify and prevent cyber bullying; find out about resources to help them if they are bullied online; and share opinions and ideas so that everyone can be part of the solution.
E-mail to register.
November 5, 2008 - National Media Education Week Media Event
Historica is joining with Media Awareness Network and the Canadian Teachers' Federation to host a media event in Ottawa in recognition of National Media Education Week. Students attending Historica's Encounters with Canada youth forum will participate in activities to promote ethical and pro-social online behaviours and encourage a more positive image of young people's Internet use in the mainstream media.
Contact: Media Awareness Network
Featured educators and youth
This section spotlights innovative educators and youth across the country who are making media education happen. This week's featured educator is Erik Chevrier from Montreal, Quebec.
 Erik Chevrier, a Masters student at Concordia University, specializes in the consumer culture of youth. Through an interdisciplinary program (SIP) he is investigating what youth understand about advertising, the economy, and consumerism. He is president of Co-op Collective Vision, where he facilitates the development of many successful media education programs in schools and community centres.
Click here to read more about the project.
Ideas to get you started
You don't need a grand event to get involved in National Media Education Week. Students, parents and teachers can participate in meaningful small-scale activities in their classrooms, homes or community centres. Need a few ideas to get you started? Check out the Ideas for Activities section of our Web site.
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