Media Education for Health, Democracy and Reform

Action Coalition For Media Education (ACME) National Conference
April 7, 2011
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
http://www.acmecoalition.org/acme_summit_2011_registration
The early bird deadline is February 18th.

THE FIVE TRACKS

1. Media Education: Content and Methods. Five sessions of progressively more advanced strategies and methodologies used in media education, including tips about everything from core concepts to advanced techniques.
2. Media, Culture and Democracy: Criticism and Solutions. Two kinds of sessions: 1. Noteworthy and motivational criticism of the media’s failure in our culture and government, with an emphasis on new and informative critiques. 2. New and relevant uses of media education to stimulate interest in creating activist solutions.
3. Health. Solutions and results from unique programs using media education in health promotion and wellness. State-of-the-art examples using media education as an intervention, including programs that have been effective and evaluated.
4. Youth. Making the case that media education must attract and motivate young people and utilize their knowledge and energy if it is to be successful. Creative leading-edge examples of programs, classes or curricula that demonstrate youth gaining valuable skills and knowledge. Sessions can be presented by youth, teachers or youth and adults working together.
5. Technology in Media Education. How to use the latest technology, Internet tools, Web 2.0, research software, presentation and social media tools, as well as how to evaluate information from modern sources. Examples that utilize and explain technology as part of innovative media education are welcome.

ACME is a national media education 501(c)(3) organization which promotes unbiased and independent media education, especially that which is not influenced by corporate support.