Media Violence Education Project

Workshop Descriptions

Adult Workshop Topics

  1. MySpace or Yours?  - An expose on the pros and cons of internet communities.

  2. Focus on Films – A presentation on the influence of television and movies and our choices.

  3. Givin’ Rhythm the Blues – Know what your kids are listening to? It’s not just a bunch of words and music. The power of words.

  4. Read it and Weep –Do you still believe everything you read? You’d be surprised to find out who does. Texting, blogging and cyberbullying.

  5. Eyes Wide Shut -Uncovering the money messages in the media. Viral videos and YouTube.

  6. Game Freaks –What you should know about video games, their ratings and your child’s brain.

  7. Mirror, Mirror in the Media – Dispel media myths and provides media alternatives.

  8. Media Violence Sampler –Condensed versions of all six workshops.

Youth Workshop Topics

  1. MySpace or Yours?  - An expose on the pros and cons of internet communities.

  2. Reel Talk – A presentation on the influence of television and movies and our choices.

  3. Givin’ Rhythm the Blues – Do you know what you’re listening to? It’s not just a bunch of words and music. The power of words.

  4. Read it and Weep –Do you still believe everything you read? You’d be surprised to find out who does. Texting, blogging and cyberbullying.

  5. Eyes Wide Shut-Uncovering the messages in the media. Viral videos and YouTube.

  6. Game Freaks –What you should know about video games, their ratings and your brain.

  7. Mirror, Mirror in the Media – Dispel media myths and provides media alternatives.

  8. Media Violence Sampler –Condensed versions of all six workshops.

Updated: 08/25/2008

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