Selected Upcoming Presentations
Project Look Sharp promotes and supports media literacy education through presentations at community, state and national events. Upcoming presentations include:

Selected Past Presentations
Cyndy Scheibe in a 1/2-hour radio interview with the national organization, Real Life Real Talk, discusses media literacy for parents, and teens and sexuality. Interview is archived by date (11/21/07) http://rocklandworldradio.com/program/realtalk/

National Media Education Conference (NMEC), St. Louis, June 23-26, 2007
Cyndy Scheibe:
~Discussant, "Critical Thinking Skills & Teacher Education: Broad-Based Curriculum," Saturday, June 23,
11:05 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
~ Presenter, "'There's No Fruit in Froot Loops?' Effectiveness of a Media Literacy Curriculum in Improving Young Children's Understanding of TV Commercials and Nutrition," Saturday, June 23, 2:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
~Panel Discussion, "Fair Use in the Age of YouTube: Media Literacy and Copyright Issues," Sunday, June 24, 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Chris Sperry:
~Presenter, "Getting 21st Century Critical Thinking into the Curriculum" Sunday, June 24, 9:30-11:15 a.m.
~Presenter, "Media Construction of Presidential Campaigns - 1800-2004" (Screening) Sunday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Making Healthful Decisions Conference
Cyndy Scheibe: Keynote Speaker, "Literacy in the Age of YouTube and MySpace," & Workshops "Engaging Students with Media Literacy"; "A Healthy Approach to Media Use and Self-Expression"

New York State Council of Social Studies (NYSCSS) Conference, March 21- 24, 2007
Chris Sperry, Workshop, "Integrating Media Literacy into Global Studies," & "Media Construction of Presidential Campaigns"

The 6th Annual Cortland Educators' Conference, March 3, 2007
Chris Sperry: Keynote Speaker, "Democracy & New Media: Literacy for the 21st Century," & Workshop ""Media LIteracy--Integrating Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, "
Cyndy Scheibe: Workshop, "Media Literacy for Young Children"

Chris Sperry, "Critical Thinking for Literacy in the 21st Century," Columbus Learning Center, March 1, 2007

Chris Sperry, Workshop, "Introduction to Media Literacy and Youth and New Technologies," Council on Alcoholism of the Finger Lakes, December 14, 2007

Chris Sperry, Workshop , "Integrating Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into American History II," Jamestown Public Schools, December 07,2006

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) 86th Annual Conference
Chris Sperry, Presenter, "Seeking Truth: Media Literacy, Critical Thinking and the Middle East", Dec. 2, 2006

Chris Sperry, Workshop , "Integrating Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into American History I," Jamestown Public Schools, October 19, 2006

Ithaca College MLK Week Events
January 18, 2006, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Clark Lounge
Join Hilary Merlin for a critical viewing of video and print commercial advertisements that feature Martin Luther King Jr. and a discussion of the ethical, economic, and social justice issues these ads raise.

New York State Council for the Social Studies Convention
"Ages & Pages - Integrating Social Studies & Literacy"
March 1-4, 2006
Rye Town Hilton
Rye Brook, New York
On Thursday, March 2 Chris Sperry will present two sessions: "Integrating Media Literacy into the Secondary Social Studies Curriculum" and "Media and the Middle East."

Sustainable Tompkins
"Media Construction of the Environment"
November 9, 2005, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Sustainable Tompkins and the Museum of the Earth and presented by Chris Sperry. Explore how the media shape our understanding of environmental issues, influence social consciousness, and affect our sense of responsibility for ecological stewardship and community well being.

Longview
"Media Literacy in the Lives of Older Adults"
Ithaca, NY
August 25, 2005
Cyndy Scheibe will present this session.
Media literacy involves the ability to analyze and critically evaluate different types of media messages, as well as being able to communicate effectively in different media formats. While media literacy is usually taught as part of K-12 and college education, it is equally crucial in the lives of adults - especially older adults who are increasingly targeted by advertisers for products ranging from health insurance to Viagra. Older adults are also often portrayed in stereotypical and demeaning ways in the media, negatively influencing beliefs and attitudes about our older population and aging. This highly interactive presentation will focus on the influence of media on the lives of older adults, and how media literacy skills can help older adults thrive in today's media age.

New York State Council for the Social Studies Convention
"Shaping History: The Power of the Media"
The Prime Hotel and Convention Center
Saratoga, New York
March 9-12, 2005
On Saturday, March 12 Chris Sperry presented two sessions: "Integrating Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Elementary Social Studies" and "Media and the Middle East."

Northeast Media Literacy Conference
"Growing Up in a Mass Media World: A Conference Promoting Media Literacy in Young People Today"
Bishop Center, University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Friday, April 15, 2005
Presented by Cyndy Scheibe.

Symposium on Media Literacy for Educators
Bowling Green State University
June 17, 2005
Cyndy Scheibe gave a keynote address and facilitatse a workshop.

National Media Education Conference
"Giving Voice to a Diverse Nation"
Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, California
June 25-28, 2005
Chris Sperry screened the forthcoming curriculum kit "Media Construction of the Middle East." Cyndy Scheibe presented a sesson titled "Debunking Common Media Myths." The two jointly facilitated a preconference clinic on "Integrating Media Literacy into K-12 Social Studies."