NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Walter Cronkite on Npr
Read the latest of Walter Cronkite's oral essays for NPR, in which he comments on events in recent history such as the Vietnam War, the U-2 crisis, and so on.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Nellie's Milestones
Read about Nellie's first job and her trip around the world.
Other
San State Francisco University: Newsworx (1001 Words)
View the media-rich work of teams of student journalists assigned to produce high-interest feature stories using pictures, audio, and words. Learn how to tell a story well by thinking critically about the different choices made by each...
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Remembering Charles Kuralt
A site promoting a biography of Charles Kuralt. Beyond the hype on the book you can find lots of great short pieces by Kuralt, a number of photographs, and some biographical information in the "Foreword." The timeline is also helpful.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Edward R. Murrow
A short biography of Edward R. Murrow with details on his contentious relationship with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Edward R. Murrow's Report From Buchenwald
The Jewish Virtual Library offers a moving account of Murrow's visit to the Nazi concentration camp. Brief, but powerful.
Other
Federal Communications Commission: Media Bureau
The Federal Communications Commission provides an in-depth look at what the Mass Media Bureau is responsible for.
Other
Business Town: The Secrets to Effective Radio Advertising
Here's a good overview on writing a radio advertisement. Some basic tips and ideas. Includes video, 1 min. 7 sec.
Other
Ctv Calgary News
CFCN is a local area news affiliate for CTV Television in Calgary. Content includes a focus on the latest news and weather, crime and medical features, and more.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vanishing Verbs
Ever noticed how tv news reporting sounds so different from conversation and from academic writing? Explore this topic with your learners using the resources and plans at this site. Handouts, discussion questions and vocabulary practice...
Other
France 3: Meteo
Resource provides weather reports from France - different cities, regions and other French possessions overseas are accessible. Satellite images and air quality indexes are also available.
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work!: History of Telecommunications
An in-depth look at inventions and developments that had an impact on telecommunication.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
Other
Code amber.org: Amber Alert System
This site explores what the AMBER Plan is, what the Amber Alert is, how Code Amber works, and more.
Other
Glossary: Marketing, Advertising, and Promotional Terms
Thorough glossary of marketing and advertising terms and associations (including legal and business) for all media: print, television, radio, display, and Internet. Includes concept, production, process, and philosophy terms as well.
Curated OER
The Engines of Our Ingenuity: Count Rumford
A transcript, from a syndicated radio broadcast, that discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Count Rumford. An anecdotal account of Rumford's contribution to our understanding of heat. Contains a good deal of biographical...
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University of Houston: Rudolf Diesel
An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcropt of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.
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Chart
A fun interactive site for finding out what happens in all departments of a broadcast newsroom.
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Sir Edward Elgar
Commencement music directors! Looking for a fresh approach to a tired "Pomp and Circumstance?" Use this National Public Radio broadcast story of British composer Edward Elgar's famous ceremonial music.
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Singer Mahalia Jackson Practices With Gospel Legend Thomas A. Dorsey
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Bob Wills
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Santiago Jimenez Jr.
In Summer 2003, NPR broadcast a special series on the history of American music. This site focus is on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
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Wheatfield With Crows, by Vincent Van Gogh (1890)
From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the Dutch master Van Gogh.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Luther
Martin Luther was born at Eisleben in 1483. He was the son of a poor miner, had entered the Augustinian order, and had become professor of theology at Wittenberg. In the course of his studies he had come to question the practice of the...