Media & Technology
MediaShift
Rather than stigmatize mistakes, videogames encourage a "growth mindset" that allows kids to learn problem-solving skills through trial and error. Continue
To The Contrary
Women make up half the world's HIV infection, and adolescent girls are at particular risk. Experts at this week's International AIDS Conference experts call women an 'unfinished agenda' in the AIDS respose and urge action on education and treatment. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue
MediaShift
Schools across the country are mass-ordering iPads for their pupils in an effort to innovate in classrooms. Thing is, innovation goes beyond merely buying the tools. Continue
To The Contrary
To the Contrary travels to China to learn what a foreign service officer in the consular section does overseas. Continue
To The Contrary
The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue
Next Avenue
By adopting the hacker's way of looking at the world (if not his technological prowesss), you can create "hacks" that will save you time and effort or allow you to do things that would otherwise be too difficult or costly. Continue
Next Avenue
Whether or not we agree with the Rolling Stone list is beside the point. At least we still care enough to debate it. Continue
The Open Mind
Roy Godson, assistant professor of government at Georgetown University and editor of the newsletter "Soviet Disinformation Forecast," answers questions about the Soviet government's control and manipulation of the media. Continue
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers Journal continues its reporting on media consolidation and gets insight from MSNBC's popular and provocative Keith Olbermann. Also on the program, Dr. Ron Walters, director of the African American Leadership Center at the University of Maryland, on how race is playing out in the campaign. Continue
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers sits down with Trudy Lieberman and Dr. Marcia Angell to discuss health care reform. And BILL MOYERS JOURNAL revisits a tough look at the hostile industry of "Shock Jock" media. Continue
MediaShift
Not sure if you should post photos of your children on Facebook? Here are some tips to help you decide on a family photo policy. Continue
MediaShift
Have you always wanted to cut the cord? Here's a whole digital book that teaches you how to do it. Continue
Next Avenue
Driverless electric prototypes are racking up thousands of highway miles. They'll soon be ready to drive you around. Continue
To The Contrary
Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue
Next Avenue
Don't miss the TV show 'NY Med,' the documentary 'Queen of Versailles,' the book 'True Believers,' the latest album from Jimmy Cliff and the DVD sleeper "Margaret." Continue
To The Contrary
Comedian Daniel Tosh's remark about rape jokes being funny draws controversy. Continue
MediaShift
Has society become so dependent on technology that it has become lazy about memorizing the basics, like a best friend's phone number or where countries are located on a map? Continue
American Masters
In 1959, Rod Serling, a New Yorker turned Hollywood screenwriter, was the brooding type: a man that could not be satisfied. It was in his own darkness--of having achieved acclaim as well as fame, only to have TV sponsors and executives pull it all out from under him--where he dreamed up 'The Twilight Zone.' See and hear Serling in a vintage interview with Mike Wallace. Continue
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers speaks with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) - who declared that banks "are still the most powerful lobby on Capitol Hill. And they frankly own the place" - on campaign finance reform, and making Washington work for the people rather than special interests. And, one of America's leading educators and author of THE THIRD CHAPTER: PASSION RISK AND ADVENTURE IN THE 25 YEARS AFTER 50. Continue
Bill Moyers
What happens when America's airwaves fill with hate? The Journal takes a tough look at the hostile industry of "Shock Jock" media with a hard-hitting examination of its effects on our nation's political discourse. Also, NEWSDAY's Les Payne and ON THE MEDIA's Brooke Gladstone on the press, the public, the candidates and the campaign. Continue
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