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__**Grant Information** (read about NMMLP’s **//Catalyst Institute//** below)__ Thanks to a grant from the Albuquerque Academy Educational Foundation, the New Mexico Media Literacy Project (NMMLP) is able to provide a free multimedia resource to faculty and staff  of the New Mexico Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (NM ISAS). NMMLP's new DVD-ROM Media Literacy Toolbox  will be delivered free of charge to the first 100 NM ISAS faculty and staff who request a copy.

Media Literacy Toolbox provides a complete introduction to media literacy concepts, skills and applications. It's an interactive DVD-ROM containing over 100 selected media examples - television commercials, magazine ads, excerpts from TV and radio shows, newspaper and magazine articles and other media messages. The disc also includes 31 printable activity and discussion guides you can use to lead a conversation or teach a class using the media examples on the disc. Read more about this product and order online at http://www.nmmlp.org/store/ML_Toolbox.html To order:  Visit [|http://www.nmmlp.org/store/ML_Toolbox.html   : Add Media Literacy Toolbox  to your cart. On the shipping and payment screen, enter this discount code: AAEF (code is case sensitive). With this discount code, you'll get the DVD-ROM for free, and free shipping, too. Limit is one copy per person. Orders must be placed by May 15, 2008. Jessica Lopez Associate Program Director New Mexico    Media Literacy Project 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE     Albuquerque    , NM 87109 505-828-3129     [|www.nmmlp.org] Cultivating critical thinking and activism in our media culture to build healthy and just communities.

Catalyst Institute, July 2007 ||  ||   || The Catalyst Institute is ideal for teachers, health professionals, community activists and others who want to make a difference. Introduction to Media Literacy: Basic Concepts & Skills Using the language of persuasion Deconstructing media Making counter-ads Media & stereotyping: gender Media violence Media & consumerism Marketing: Building loyalty beyond reason Media ownership & corporate control Public relations News Independent media Media activism Integrating media literacy into the curriculum Doing media literacy on your own ||  ||   || Additional information is available at [|www.nmmlp.org] || P aula M. Williams    Executive Director     New Mexico Media Literacy Project     6400 Wyoming Blvd NE     Albuquerque, NM 87109     505-828-3388     [|www.nmmlp.org]         Cultivating critical thinking and activism in our media culture to build healthy and just communities.
 * NMMLP’s **//Catalyst Institute//** offers an intensive four-day training experience in media literacy concepts and skills. ||
 * NMMLP staff and guest speakers lead participants in workshops, exercises, video screenings and discussions designed to deepen understanding of media issues and provide a solid foundation for media activism.
 * Registration is limited to 30 participants, to create space for interaction, discussion and activities.
 * Topics and activities include:**

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