I am reposting my review … the DVD came out today. REally too bad it was not nominated for an Oscar. One of the most important films of the year – the decade. ‘Waiting for Superman’ by Sr. Rose Pacatte Davis Guggenheim got the idea for Waiting for “Superman” one day as he drove his [...]
Introduction to Media Literacy & Church and Communication Online Courses Registration deadline May 26
If you’ve ever been frustrated at how to engage in our media culture in meaningful ways, consider taking one of these terrific online courses offered by the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation. Click here for the course description for Introduction to Media Literacy Click here for the course description for Church and [...]
NAMLE: National media literacy education association membership campaign
\ Got media literacy? Our organizational partner, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), is having a special membership offer through May 31st. Join NAMLE today and… – Your name will be entered in a drawing to win one of several fantastic prizes! - Your membership payment will be matched by a generous donor! - Enjoy new membership [...]
Storytelling for Life: Character Education in the Digital World
Click here for an article I wrote for the September-October Today’s Catholic Teacher: Storytelling for Life: Character Education in the Digital World with a nod to Film Clips for Character Education Study guides are avaiable online and a new series of study guides integrating media literacy and faith formation will be posted soon.
Graduate degress in combined areas of media, religion, culture, education
I am often asked about graduate programs in media, media literacy, culture, and religion. Here are some programs that I am aware of. This is not an endoresement – except for the Unviersity of London’s Institute of Education where I received my MA in Education in Media Studies in 1995. The program does not have [...]
50 Awesome Ways to use SKYPE in the Classroom
Here is a link to an excellent article: 50 Awesome Ways to use SKYPE in the Classroom I have participated three times as a guest instructor in media literacy education for Dr. Stephanie Flores-Koulish at Loyola University, Baltimore via SKYPE (and my trusty MAC). It works! This week as we have our media literacy training course [...]
Pauline Center for Media Studies announces summer media programs
Culver City – The Pauline Center for Media Studies has announced a variety of events scheduled for July and August, 2009. All events will take place at the Center located at 3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230. “These courses and events have academic, pastoral and spirituality dimensions” said Sister Rose Pacatte, MEd in [...]
1 Hour Film: the ultimate hands-on networking experience
Click here for more information: 1 Hour Film. This project was created bySteve Geiger, an actor, voice actor, and member of Catholics in Media Associates, Los Angeles.
Influence of the Digital Age on Faith Formation
For Youth Ministers, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Catechists , Volunteers and Parents Monday, April 20, 2009 SF Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 As teachers, parents and catechists, we minister in a world of facebook, meebo, cell phones and Iming. How do we teach our children critical awareness skills? How do [...]
