The Paley Center for Media

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A Global Perspective on the Evolving Media and Telecommunications Landscape: A Conversation with Mike Fries, CEO & Vice Chairman, Liberty Global

PALEY DIALOGUE A Global Perspective on the Evolving Media and Telecommunications Landscape: A Conversation with Mike Fries, CEO & Vice Chairman, Liberty Global May 8, 2019 12:30 – 2:00 PM ET New York The cable industry has reinvented itself many times in the face of disruptive media and technology trends. Nowhere has that been more apparent than outside the U. S. where Liberty Global has pioneered gigabit broadband speeds, mobile convergence, multiscreen video apps, and OTT integration in over 30 countries around the world. More

Fractured Fairy Tales

< PALEYEDUCATION : Onsite/Online ClassesGrades 2–4Class DescriptionWhat happens when you take a classic fairy tale, mix up the storytelling elements and throw in a little imagination and creativity? The answer might be found by watching The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, popular in the 1960s, which frequently included short cartoons called “Fractured Fairy Tales. ” These shorts used zany techniques and hilarious devices to transform traditional fairy tales into something completely different. More

Onsite Classes

< PALEY EDUCATION Onsite Classes Using programs from the Paley Archive as a means of illustration and investigation, Paley Center Educators lead sessions on a wide range of subjects such as advertising, the documentary form, and the civil rights movement. Inquiry-based classes seek to build analytical thinking, viewing, and listening skills and attempt to provide insight into the roles television and radio play in our culture. All classes are aligned with and support local, state, and national learning standards for Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts. More

Red Scare: The Cold War & Television

< PALEYEDUCATION : Onsite/Online ClassesGrades 10–12Class DescriptionDuring the 1950s television emerged as the most powerful mass medium since the invention of the printing press. At this time, America was gripped with fear and anxiety about the possibilities of war and nuclear threat, and television reflected this paranoia. Through close examination of 1950s television, including news, public service announcements, documentaries, and science fiction programming, this class investigates the ways that television reflected and perpetuated fear and hysteria during the Cold War period, a pivotal moment in modern history. More

Paley Education

. Element[data-element-id='intro-2255'] { margin-top: -6em; } The Paley Center for Media has enjoyed a decade-long partnership with the NYC Department of Education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have reimagined how to engage students, parents, and educators in NYC and across the country. Television and streaming services that are readily and broadly available in many homes can be powerful catalysts for learning. However, there are many questions about what media to choose, and how to use this time for enrichment and inspiration. More

Fractured Fairy Tales

< PALEYEDUCATION : Online Classes

Grades 2-4Class DescriptionIn an effort to aid at-home learning, we are making selected media for this typically on-site class available here online, including pre-viewing focus questions and post-viewing discussion questions. More

Think Green

< PALEYEDUCATION : Online Classes

Grades 1-2Class DescriptionIn an effort to aid at-home learning, we are making selected media for this typically on-site class available here online, including pre-viewing focus questions and post-viewing discussion questions. The global community recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day. With that in mind, we believe now is a crucial time for students to examine the environmental issues facing our planet and the importance of storytelling in changing hearts and minds. More

Tooned In to Animation

< PALEYEDUCATION : Online ClassesGrades 4–7Class DescriptionIn an effort to aid at-home learning, we are making selected media for this typically on-site class available here online, including pre-viewing focus questions and post-viewing discussion questions. Experience the magic of animation and learn about the process behind one of television's most creative forms. Students will watch a series of clips and have the chance to create their own flip books. All classes are interactive, with guided discussion designed to encourage active observation and critical thinking. More

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