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Media & Violence

Media & Violence


KEEPING SAFE ONLINE

The Internet has revolutionised our daily lives. But what are the dangers? Remaining safe online is no easy task. Much has been said about what not to do, but how do you unwittingly give away too much about yourself? And why is that a problem anyway? This program discusses ways users can avoid predators, online marketers, and cyberbullies, as well as discussing the role of the internet as a media. Also highlighted are the risks associated with the use of popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. An invaluable resource for internet users of all ages.

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Item no.: DB08691493
Format: DVD
Duration: 24 minutes
Copyright: 2009
Price: AUD 235.00

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CONSUMING KIDS: THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CHILDHOOD

Featuring interviews with Enola Aird, Dr. Michael Brody, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Josh Golin, Diane Levin, Susan Linn, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Dr. Michael Rich, Juliet Schor, and other prominent children's advocates.

With virtually no government or public outcry, the multi-billion dollar youth marketing industry has been able to use the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world. American kids now influence an estimated $700 billion in annual spending, targeted virtually from birth with a relentless bombardment of sophisticated commercial appeals designed to sell everything from Hollywood merchandise and junk foods to iPods, cell phones, the family car and vacations. The result is that childhood itself has been commercialized. Drawing on the insights of experts, industry insiders, and children themselves, Consuming Kids traces the evolution and impact of this disturbing and unprecedented phenomenon, exposing the youth marketing industry's controversial tactics and exploring the effect of hyper-consumerism on the actual lived experience of children.

Item no.: PM01060029
Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
Duration: Approx. 72 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 250.00

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CYBER SAFE: IDENTIFYING AND COMBATING CYBER BULLIES

Bullying has long been an unfortunate aspect of schooling, but today it is no longer confined to the real world. Cyber bullies are making their presence felt, and, while their motivations are the same as those of the schoolyard bully, the way they operate is quite different.

This essential program looks at what cyber bullying is; cyber stalking and the law; and what students can do to protect themselves from this ever increasing threat. Education for parents and school communities is also examined, with strategies on how to deal with cyber bullying and positive schoolwide solutions.

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Item no.: FZ08690569
Format: DVD
Duration: 26 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: AUD 235.00

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MEDIA LITERACY: UNDERSTANDING MEDIA LITERACY

TV and radio commercials, Web sites and banner ads, magazine ads, pop songs, photos, and even news articles and textbooks: all of them are sending messages to influence the reader/viewer/listener. How do they grab the attention? What are they selling - a product or service? a lifestyle? an ideology? - and why? Would a different media consumer interpret the message differently? This program raises more questions than it answers, which is the whole point: to prompt students to question, question, question the messages they are bombarded with daily. Savvy media consumers aren't born; they're made, and this program is an excellent tool for shaping the classroom dialogue.

Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan

Review
  • "A good starting point for discussing media literacy. Recommended." - Educational Media Reviews Online

    Item no.: TF02302298
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 35 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 100.00

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    SCREEN ADDICTS

    Video games. Cell phones. Computers. TV. The American Medical Association reports that five million kids are addicted to videogames. Has technology overtaken your child's life? Learn about today's new high-tech addiction, its impact on kids - and families, and how parents can take control.

    Item no.: WZ11520037
    Format: DVD
    Duration: Approx. 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 80.00

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    SELF ESTEEM AND IDENTITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

    Today's media is often criticised for projecting an unrealistic notion of beauty and that the example set by magazines and television can hinder the development of a positive self esteem in many young people. In this program we examine how we develop our own identity, what influences the development of our identity and the key factors in the development of positive and negative self esteem. A fantastic program that empowers and educates students in the face of a powerful and influential cultural force.

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    Item no.: KN08691539
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    SELLING CHILDREN: HOW MEDIA AFFECTS KIDS

    Messages about body image, self-worth and sexuality are everywhere in advertising, TV, online and in movies. The 31.6 million kids in America today represent the largest generation in U.S. history - a generation that collectively spends $200 billion each year on products. Help your viewers help their kids to understand the power of the media and become more critical thinkers.

    Item no.: PJ11520038
    Format: DVD
    Duration: Approx. 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 80.00

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    BLOGGING: SERIOUS MEDIA OR JUST A RANT?

    Not everyone is happy with traditional forms of media. Concerns about independence and a decline in public debate have left many feeling that their voice will never be heard or considered. However, the internet has meant that ordinary people can be both producer and distributor of information and opinions through web-logs (blogs). However, the question still remains; are their voices really being heard? Having an online presence is one thing, but how do you attract attention to your blog when there are already 8.5 million bloggers out there? This program will inform students about the emergence of blogs, look at their associated negatives and positives and debate whether they really are an opportunity for the alternative voice or just uncensored rants.

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    Item no.: PA11100017
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    INTERNET GENERATION, THE

    Kids are growing up in a 24/7 cyber-world. Who are they "talking" to? How can we keep our kids safe from danger - both emotional and physical? Hear insights on setting specific rules, keeping track of kids' online visits, and talking with them - armed with hard facts and real-life examples - about the very real threats out there.

    Item no.: MM11520020
    Format: DVD
    Duration: Approx. 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    Price: USD 80.00

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    CAUGHT IN THE WEB

    Cell phones, chat rooms, text messages and blogs - they're all part of life today. But unlike face-to-face conversations, electronic talk is less regulated and often anonymous, sometimes with dire consequences. Help kids make better and safer choices by learning about today's online realities.

    Item no.: TS11520010
    Format: DVD
    Duration: Approx. 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 80.00

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    CYBERCHASE: THE SNELFU SNAFU

    "The Snelfu Snafu," part of the Cyberchase: Know Your Dough campaign, helps kids make sense of money.

    "The Snelfu Snafu - Part 1 Of 2"
    At last, the encryptor chip has been found! But it's being auctioned off to the highest bidder! Can the CyberSquad earn enough money to make the winning bid? A surprise twist makes this episode the first of a special two-parter.

    "The Snelfu Snafu - Part 2 Of 2"
    The future of Cyberspace hangs in the balance as Digit and the kids face the ultimate challenge - gett...ing control back from the Hacker! A new invention could save the day, but they must spend wisely to get the parts they need. If they fail, Motherboard will be lost forever.

    "The Wedding Scammer"
    Hacker finally agrees to marry Wicked - because he thinks she's heir to a powerful fortune. But it's a trick! Wicked has hidden away the REAL princess. The kids must think through a series of puzzles to free her before it's too late!.

    Item no.: HU29110029
    Format: DVD (Color, Closed Captioned)
    Duration: 80 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 41.00

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    TEENS AT RISK: TEENAGE DEPRESSION

    he statistics on teen depression are sobering. Studies indicate that one in five children have some sort of mental, behavioral, or emotional problem and that one in ten of these problems are serious. Among adolescents, one in eight may suffer from depression. Of all these children and teens, a mere 30% receive any sort of intervention or treatment. The other 70% simply struggle through the pain of mental illness or emotional turmoil, doing their best to make it to adulthood. The consequences of untreated depression can range from increased incidence of depression in adulthood, involvement in the criminal justice system, or in some cases, suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. Even more shocking, it is the sixth leading cause of death among children ages 5 - 14. The most troubling fact is that these struggling teens often receive no counseling, therapy or medical intervention, even though the National Institute of Mental Health reports that studies show treatments of depression in children and adolescents can be effective.

    Item no.: PT29110108
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 95.00

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    BEYOND GOOD & EVIL: CHILDREN, MEDIA & VIOLENT TIMES

    Written by Chyng Sun
    Directed and edited by Miguel Picker


    Beyond Good and Evil argues that U.S. political leaders and news media responded to the 9/11 tragedy by simplifying complex international relationships into a fight between good and evil.

    The program examines how this "good and evil" narrative shapes our perceptions of, and response to, conflict more generally. Focusing on the impact of such rhetoric and imagery on children, the film asks viewers to consider the long term consequences of reductive thinking.

    Review
  • "Beyond Good and Evil highlights the failure of government and our most powerful media corporations either to protect children from the harm of real and virtual violence or to foster thoughtful, ethical responses to complex social and political issues. The pure-hearted reactions of the children in this film to the horrors of war are moving, while the simplistic thinking of many of the adults is appalling." - Joan Almon, US Alliance for Childhood

  • "At a time when educators across the US are dealing with how to complicate young people's thinking around the various world issues we as a country are involved in, here is a superb tool for teachers to explore these issues from a deeper perspective than I have ever seen. A wonderful staff development tool to discuss these issues as a staff and get a lively discussion going around some difficult to talk about topics." - Linda Lantieri, Founding Director, Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), a project of Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR)

  • "How do simplistic good versus evil and us versus them messages influence U.S. culture and policy-making, from classrooms to media to the highest levels of government? This MEF film explores this question." - Rob Williams, President, Action Coalition for Media Education (ACME)

    Item no.: GS01060005
    Format: DVD (With English & Spanish Subtitles)
    Duration: 37 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 275.00

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    DEADLY PERSUASION: THE ADVERTISING OF ALCOHOL & TOBACCO

    By Sut Jhally

    In Deadly Persuasion: The Advertising of Alcohol & Tobacco, Jean Kilbourne exposes the manipulative marketing strategies and tactics used by the tobacco and alcohol industries to keep Americans hooked on their dangerous products. Illustrating her analysis with hundreds of current advertising examples from mainstream and trade sources, Kilbourne presents a compelling argument that these cynical industries have a clear and deep understanding of the psychology of addiction -- an understanding they exploit to create and feed a life-threatening dependency on their products.

    Deadly Persuasion casts a critical eye on the corporate interests that lie behind the industries whose products kill more than 450,000 Americans each year.

    Reviews
  • "This video is an excellent tool for educating students how to fight back against the corporate world of alcohol and tobacco advertising." - Janice Morello, RN

  • "Once again, Jean Kilbourne effectively summarizes the assault by the tobacco and alcohol industry on young people and other vulnerable populations... Deadly Persuasion offers a powerful and concise look at the impact of advertising on the abuse of the two deadliest drugs. Kilbourne not only outlines the problem, but offers concrete solutions to addressing this attack as well." - Robin Rieske, Prevention Consultant, Vermont Dept. of Health

  • "The information on tobacco and alcohol abuse is presented in a clear manner that can be understood by people who have only a small amount of knowledge concerning these issues. The graphics and commercial clips used really drive home the message of how well these products are marketed." - David Dias, Public Relations, American Lung Association of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties

    Item no.: HT01060073
    Format: DVD (With English and Spanish Subtitles)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 275.00

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    INSIDE STORY: SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN IT

    Inside Story's news desk leads viewers into a world where information technology meets everyday life. In six self-contained stories, the program organises this vast topic into three specific areas:
  • power and privacy
  • control and security
  • trust and accuracy

    From international stories of potential "big-brother" systems, to local interviews with musicians distributing their music online, this is a program sure to generate discussion. In addition, a "forecast" at the end predicts a number of issues looming on the horizon. Key terms such as data mining, freedom of information, watermarking and safety-critical software are introduced throughout, and the program concludes with a comprehensive six-point guide to ethical decision-making.

    A must for IT developers of the future!

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    Item no.: HZ08690244
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 31 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    GAME OVER: GENDER, RACE & VIOLENCE IN VIDEO GAMES

    Given the wild popularity of violent video games, it has never been more urgent to encourage dialogue about how virtual killing might shape attitudes about real-life violence. Game Over examines the nature and consequences of simulated violence, and encourages high school and college students to think critically about how gender and race are depicted in the video and computer games they play. It is sure to spark lively debate about the complex and controversial topic of violent entertainment's impact on society.

    Review
  • "We need to stop an industry that's selling death and horror and destruction to children as entertainment... These games are firearms training devices at best, and murder simulators at worst." - Lt. Col. David Grossman (US Army Rangers, Ret.)

    Item no.: BB01060017
    Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
    Duration: 41 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 195.00

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    WHO AM I? SELF ESTEEM, MEDIA AND DECISION MAKING

    One of the biggest factors infl uencing our youth is the media. This program explores:
  • how stereotypes of youth and beauty are promoted,and how they influence our self esteem
  • the three myths the'thin', the 'youth'and the 'relationship' myth

    The importance of personal identity and self acceptance,becoming independent and accepting yourself,and factors infl uencing self acceptance are stressed in The program, as are values and consistency between values and behaviour.

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    Item no.: BS08690534
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 16 minutes
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    TV VIOLENCE AND YOU

    Why are television shows created with such a high level of violence, and how are viewers affected by it? In this program, George Gerbner, of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, and other media experts provide insightful commentary on both blatant and subtle TV violence. Drawn from one week of television programming, video clips fall into five main areas: building distrust through stereotypes and putdowns, the impact of TV on interpersonal relationships, news coverage and "fiction by selection," TV as big business, and censorship. Some content may be objectionable.

    Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan

    Review
  • Highly recommended by MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship.

    Item no.: EF00270340
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Copyright: 1995
    Price: USD 100.00

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    ABC'S OF BULLYING PREVENTION, THE (ADMINISTRATOR & PUPIL SERVICES VERSION)

    Dr. Kenneth Shore, family and educational psychologist presents an innovative plan to address bullying prevention across all constituencies who play a role in a school community. Through the use of the video and the accompanying manual, parents learn critical information on what he/she can do to specifically address, reduce and eliminate bullying in the schools.

    Item no.: DS29110126
    Format: DVD
    Duration:
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    Price: US 50.00

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    ABC'S OF BULLYING PREVENTION, THE (PARAPROFESSIONAL VERSION)

    Dr. Kenneth Shore, family and educational psychologist presents an innovative plan to address bullying prevention across all constituencies who play a role in a school community. Through the use of the video and the accompanying manual, parents learn critical information on what he/she can do to specifically address, reduce and eliminate bullying in the schools.

    Item no.: FG29110127
    Format: DVD
    Duration:
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    Price: US 50.00

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    ABC'S OF BULLYING PREVENTION, THE (PARENT VERSION)

    Dr. Kenneth Shore, family and educational psychologist presents an innovative plan to address bullying prevention across all constituencies who play a role in a school community. Through the use of the video and the accompanying manual, parents learn critical information on what he/she can do to specifically address, reduce and eliminate bullying in the schools.

    Item no.: EA29110128
    Format: DVD
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    Price: US 50.00

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    ABC'S OF BULLYING PREVENTION, THE (TEACHER VERSION)

    Dr. Kenneth Shore, family and educational psychologist presents an innovative plan to address bullying prevention across all constituencies who play a role in a school community. Through the use of the video and the accompanying manual, parents learn critical information on what he/she can do to specifically address, reduce and eliminate bullying in the schools.

    Item no.: PV29110129
    Format: DVD
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    DATA: ETHICAL USE AND STORAGE

    More than 800 billion gigabytes of information is used globally every year. This inconceivably large volume of data must all be stored, retrieved, displayed and used. Featuring case studies of national job search website Seek and the development of a standardised data management system for the Australian aviation industry, this program provides a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding ethical storage and use of data. It discusses critical issues surrounding: data collection and accuracy of data entry, regulations and privacy concerns, the importance of backups, the emerging trend towards cloud computing, transmission and display, and interpretation and use of data.

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    Item no.: AT08691758
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2011
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    INTERNET ETHICS AND YOUNG PEOPLE

    In the modern world of Google, Wikipedia, and Facebook, the Internet has transformed and arguably enhanced our lives. Accessing the Internet has become easier, however understanding our rights and responsibilities are often challenging. 'Internet Ethics and Young People' focuses on key issues that young people often don't fully understand when they connect to the world wide web, including acceptable Internet use, online stealing, online etiquette, and Internet safety. The program also encourages viewers to participate in the ethics debate, and to fully understand that their actions online can cause significant consequences both now, and in the future.

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    Item no.: AL08691612
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Copyright: 2010
    Price: AUD 235.00

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    E-PIRATES OF THE DIGITAL AGE: COPYRIGHT ISSUES IN SOFTWARE AND MUSIC

    New technology has had a staggering impact on the way people use information, and the speed at which is it introduced and utilised is just as quick. Some new technologies are so quickly integrated into the online world that they are not yet covered by government policy and laws, and this can lead to conflict between users and creators. This program examines the complex world of digital piracy and the copyright of computer-related media, including software, games and music. A must see program for students of this digital age.

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    Item no.: EB08690609
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: AUD 235.00

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