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Brain Food for media teachers

Professional readings and professional development resources.

	Resource	Filesize	Contributor
	Interesting brain food links (Word) This is a compilation of interesting links that are good food for thought.	59 KB
	Media in New Zealand Feb 2010 (Word) Here is Geoff Lealand's updated document which is a facts-and-figures resource on various facets of the media in New Zealand. Covers TV, radio, film, print industry, advertising etc. Would be useful for student research, especially Level 3 Industry--but also as a general reference.	47 KB
	Boys achievement in media (Word) Here is Jane Hall's research about boys' achievement and engagement in media studies classes at Western Springs College.	34 KB
	A Success Story: Media Teaching in New Zealand (Word) A recent paper written by Geoff Lealand - University of Waikato about the healthy state of Media Studies in NZ. This paper could be good ammunition for those of you wanting to start or expand your Media Studies departments.	78 KB
	A Success Story..PPT version (PowerPoint) A shorter version of the resource above	67 KB
	A Short History + Television in New Zealand (PowerPoint) A PPT I use for my second-year Television course, updated for 2008. In respect of Television in New Zealand, it provides more detail than the resource above, especially in respect of funding and regulation. Would be useful for Industries.	61 KB

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