Educators
For Parents and Educators
Booking
“Texting the Sun” is now booking for 2010 winter and spring terms. Available dates run January 11—June 4, 2010. To bring this performance to your school, follow these steps:
- Check the Zip Code finder here to confirm that Kaiser serves your area.
- Check the 2010 performance schedule and make sure your desired time and date have not already been booked.
- Fill out and submit the Online Booking Form.
- You will be contacted for confirmation and arrangements by The Educational Theatre Program. If you have questions, please contact Bridie at 503-228-9571, x 116, bridie@octc.org.
Recent Media Literacy News
Read the NY Times article on the new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation, “Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8-18-Year Olds.”
Frequently Asked Questions
2010 Performance Schedule
Click here to view 2010 performance schedule
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For educators and adults raising children
Christakis, Dimitri Alexander. The Elephant in the Living Room: Make Television Work for Your Kids
DeGaetano, Gloria. Parenting Well in a Media Age: Keeping our Kids Human
Dutwin, David. Unplug Your Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Happy, Active and Well-adjusted Children in the Digital Age
Hayes, Dade. Anytime Playdate: Inside the Preschool Entertainment Boom, or, How Television Became My Baby’s Best Friend
Kephart, Beth. Seeing Past Z: Nurturing the Imagination in a Fast-forward World
Levine, Madeline. See No Evil: A Guide to Protecting Our Children From Media Violence
Linn, Susan. The Case for Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World
Linn, Susan. Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood
Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-deficit Disorder
Schor, Juliet. Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture
Steyer, James P. The Other Parent: The Inside Story of the Media’s Effect on Our Children
Center for Media Literacy
This site has articles, lesson plans and many activities related to media literacy.
Center for Screentime Awareness
Learn more about TV Turnoff Week and other activities at this site.
Media Literacy 101
Welcome to Media Literacy 101, an online primer for parents and teachers on the key concepts of media literacy. We take you through five key concepts of media literacy, explaining each one and providing suggestions for ways to talk with and teach kids.
Media Literacy Clearinghouse
Great resources for integrating media literacy into the curriculum.
TV and Me Intermediate (7th-9th grade)
Teaching children to be media literate is mandated in every curriculum across Canada. These lesson plans will help our children to ‘watch carefully, think critically and navigate safely’ as they learn what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ in the fascinating world of the media.
What is Media Literacy?
What do the experts have to say about media literacy? What’s the difference between media literacy and media education? Here are a few answers.
Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood
The mission of this organization is to “reclaim childhood from corporate marketers.” Their website contains many helpful articles and fact sheets.
Each Installment Contains:
- Writing Prompts and Reflection Questions
- Individual Activities
- Group Activities
Media Literacy Related Themes Include:
- Health Impacts of Media Usage and Exposure
- The Power of Choice
- Digital Ethics
- Body Image
- Cyber Bulling
- Relationships and Communication
- Critical Thinking and Media Savvy
Goals:
- To give educators and students opportunities to explore “Texting the Sun” and issues related to media literacy in greater depth.
- To inspire students to use their creativity and critical thinking skills when interacting with the media influences.
- To give students an opportunity to take meaningful action with regard to their environment, health, and relationships.
If you have any questions about booking a performance of “Texting the Sun” for your school, please see the booking page, or contact Bridie at: 503-228-9571 or bridie@octc.org
Download Study Guide
Texting the Sun
Study Guide, #1
Texting the Sun
Study Guide, #2
Alcohol and Drugs |
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| Kaiser Permanente Addiction Medicine | ||
| Portland | 503-249-3434 | |
| Vancouver | 360-571-3133 | |
| Salem | 503-316-2300 | |
| Longview | 360-636-6235 | |
| Center for Family and Adolescent Research (CFAR) | 503-243-1065 | |
| Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group | 503-370-7363, www.open.org/alanon99/home.html | |
ADHD |
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| CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) | 504-294-9504, www.chadd.org | |
| Crisis (all types), 24 hrs | ||
| Clark County Crisis Intervention | 360-696-9560 | |
| Multnomah County Crisis Line | 503-988-4888 | |
National Boys TownCrisis Line |
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| Children, Teens, Families | 1-800-448-3000 | |
| TTY | 1-800-448-1833 | |
| Oregon State Teen Line | 1-877-553-TEEN (8336) | |
| Salem-Marion/Polk County Crisis line | 1-800-560-5535 | |
| Washington State TeenLine | 1-877-345-TEEN (8336), www.teenline.org | |
| Crisis Support Network (WA) | 360-484-7191, 1-800-435-7276 | |
| Portland Women’s Crisis Line | 503-235-5333, 1-800-235-5333, www.pwcl.org | |
| Northwest Human Services Crisis & Hotline | 503-581-5535, 503-588-5833 | |
Depression and Anxiety |
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| Kaiser Permanente Mental Health | ||
| Portland | 503-249-3434 | |
| Vancouver | 360-571-3133 | |
| Salem | 503-316-2300 | |
| Longview | 360-636-6235 | |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | ||
| Oregon | 1-800-343-6264 | |
| Washington | 1-800-782-9264 | |
| Online | www.nami.org | |
| Recovery Incorporated | ||
| NW Support Groups | 503-231-1334 | |
| The Child Anxiety Network | www.childanxiety.net | |
| Marion County Children’s Mental Health Program | 503-588-5352 | |
| National Mental Health Association | 1-800-969-6642, www.nmha.org | |
| Anxieties.com | www.anxieties.com | |
| Community Counseling Clinic | 503-725-4620, www.pdx.edu/sped-coun/counseling_clinic.html | |
Domestic Violence |
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| OR Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | 503-365-9644 | |
| Portland Women’s Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Services | 1-888-235-5333 | |
| Salem 24 hr Crisis Line | 503-399-7722 | |
| Washington State Hotline | 1-800-562-6025 | |
| National Child Abuse Hotline | 503-731-3100, 1-800-422-4453 | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | |
| Clackamas Women’s Services | 503-772-2366, www.clackamaswomensservices.org | |
| Volunteers of America Family Center | 503-771-5503, www.voaor.org/service/children.html | |
| West Women and Children’s Center | 503-224-7718, www.co.clackamas.or.us | |
Eating Disorders and Body Image: |
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| ANRED | www.anred.com | |
| National Eating Disorders Association Helpline | 1-800-931-2237, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org | |
| Clackamas Community College | 503-657-6958 | |
| HUGS International Inc. | 1-800-565-4847, www.hugs.com | |
| Providence St. Vincent’s Eating Disorder Clinic | 503-216-2368, 503-216-2028 | |
| Overeater’s Anonymous | 503-581-0589 | |
| CREDN (Columbia River Eating Disorder Network) | www.healeatingdisorders.com/CREDN | |
Family Services |
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| Parent Trust for Washington Children Statewide Family Help Line | 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) | |
| Parents Anonymous of Oregon | 503-258-4557 | |
| Providence Child Center | 503-215-2400 | |
| Morrison Child and Family Services | 503-542-3025, www.morrisonkids.org | |
| YMCA of Columbia-Willamette | 503-223-9622, www.ymca-portland.org | |
| YWCA of Salem | 503-581-9922, www.ywcasalem.org | |
| YWCA of Clark County | 360-696-0167, 1-800-695-0167, www.ywcaclark.org | |
Grief and Suicide: |
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| Me, Too & Company for children and youth | 503-228-2104 | |
| Youth Suicide Bereavement Support | www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ipe/ysp/sbs.shtml | |
| Kaiser Permanente | 503-499-5242, 1-800-448-0838 | |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | 503-236-8444, www.afsp.org | |
| Internet Safety | ||
| National Criminal Justice Reference Services | www.ncjrs.gov/internetsafety | |
| NetSmartz. | www.NetSmartz.org | |
| SafeKids | www.SafeKids.com | |
| Family Education | www.FamilyEducation.com | |
| Webwise Kids | www.WebWiseKids.org | |