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Upcoming Peer Webinars
Wed., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. ET – National Parks: Engagement and Storytelling – Stations will share results from their online and in-person efforts around Ken Burns’s THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA. Register now.
Wed., Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. ET – PubCamp 101 – Learn to create a PublicMediaCamp (aka PubCamp) in your local community. Andy Carvin (NPR) and Jonathan Coffman (PBS), two organizers of the first national PublicMediaCamp in October, will offer step-by-step instructions and explain the benefits of this collaborative event. Register now.
Check back for the archived version of the Webinar: StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening from Nov. 11. Until then, visit the Discussion Page on Facebook for resources that will kick-start your engagement planning for the day.
Visit our Archives to watch past Webinars.
Upcoming Events: Stations
Turning Outward Initiative
The next Stations Turning Outward support call with Rich Harwood of The Harwood Institute will be Friday, Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Mark your calendar and check our homepage for registration details.
Visit the initiative’s Web site for online resources and recordings of past events that will help to deepen your impact in your community.
MAKING YOUR MEDIA
MATTER CONFERENCE
The Center for Social Media just announced the dates for the 2010 Making Your Media Matter Conference: Feb. 11-12 in Washington D.C. This year's theme is Real Stories, Real Impact. Registration will begin early next month. See the details.
PBS KIDS GO!
WRITERS CONTEST
Conference calls to learn about the expanded PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest are scheduled for 12/8 at 3 p.m. ET, 12/10 at noon ET and 12/16 at 3 p.m. ET. Calls will cover details about the new Web site, graphics and more. Stay tuned for registration info or contact Nan Schweiger for questions.
Broadband Development: An Impotantr Opportunity
Public broadcasting stations can contribute to broadband expansion across the country. With the goal of reaching underserved communities, the expansion is a natural fit with our mission. $7.2 M is available to support the effort. While stations can't apply for funding, they can partner with those that can. Visit BroadbandUSA.gov for a list of applicants.
Supporting Community around the Fort Hood Tragedy
Many communities are reeling from the tragedy at Fort Hood in Killeen Texas. If your community is one of them, here are a few links you may want to share.
NOW on PBS – Fort Hood: A Closer Look at Soldiers and PTSD
ITVS Beyond the Box Blog – TATTOOED UNDER FIRE filmmaker Discusses Fort Hood Shooting
Not In Our Town Blog – In the Aftermath of the Tragic Fort Hood Shooting
Information
and Engagement
in the Digital Age
The Knight Commission's recent report recommends that new technology maximize the public's access to info and encourage involvement in their geographic communities. See the report.
press' Perceived accuracy
hits two decade low
The latest Pew Report exposes the public’s overwhelming concerns about accuracy and bias in today’s press.
Mapping to Help
Your Station
Want an intro to the benefits of community mapping? Watch the video tutorial at Google Earth to learn how non-profits use it to improve their efforts and communicate the results.
The NCME Facebook Page
National Center for Media Engagement now has a Facebook Page. Become a fan so you can stay in touch and up-to-date on the most current information.
Saving Lives with Mobile
Here’s a recent TED talk about people in Kenya and elsewhere using cell phone texting and online mashups to report violence and save lives.
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