Review of: Facebook’s social VR: So many virtual worlds, so little timeOculus Connect 6 San Jose,... more Review of: Facebook’s social VR: So many virtual worlds, so little timeOculus Connect 6 San Jose, CA, 25‐26 September 2019, Occulus and Facebook
February 2016 was one of my busiest years to date, but I decided to accept an invitation from Dr.... more February 2016 was one of my busiest years to date, but I decided to accept an invitation from Dr. Josh Shepperd to attend the Radio Preservation Task Force Conference in Washington, DC. Interestingly enough, it came about because I was following the RPTF Facebook page, of which he was the administrator. I sent him a message, inviting him to consider organizing a symposium for JRAM on a related theme-that was more than a year ago as of this publication. Attending the conference made me (and others respectively, I imagine) reconsider my part within radio history, as a broadcaster and researcher; how my views had changed through the years, how the industry had transformed, and what might be gleaned from radio's past. Part of that process meant a recognition and concerted effort that radio had to be "saved" to ensure there were recordings and related documentation to study, national and local, from numerous voices not yet collected or analyzed. It was an incredible gathering of audio enthusiasts, archivists, practitioners, and scholars, dedicated to preserving the history of radio and sound, then and now, with the goal of not letting audio history slip away. In this issue, the overall arching theme is dedicated to preserving radio (and audio) culture. In the immediacy of life, it is easy to forget that American broadcasting and audio technologies have shaped society and impacted the world, in good and not so good ways. That is the goal of this journal, in essence to provide reflection and critical discussion on such issues and themes. Aside from the 15-article symposium, organized by Drs. Amanda Keeler, Josh Shepperd, and Christopher Sterling, we include two articles that were independently submitted to JRAM, which were located apart from, but appropriately within, the theme. One of which was a contribution by Dr. Mary Myers, who discusses the "The Hoosier Schoolmaster of the Air"-Dr. Clarence M. Morgan. The other is "Networking the Counterculture: The 1970 Alternative Media Conference at Goddard College" by Drs. Liz W. Faber and John L. Hochheimer, a rare historical piece that provides a unique account of alternative radio. Finally, the journal closes with two book reviews, one with a first look at listeners' letters following Orson Welles's broadcast of The War of the Worlds. The second review is the autobiography
How African American owned ratio stations use their collective resources to deal with educational... more How African American owned ratio stations use their collective resources to deal with educational issues in the communities they serve was studied by examining their community service promotional activities. The type and frequency of activity at these stations during a typical year were sti,dio.d through a survey of 96 African American broadcast companies, with 123 radio stations, conducted in the first quarter of 1992. The commitment of senior-level management to community service promotional activities now and in the future was examined, along with the station's commitment to community service activity targ(ting education. Results suggest that community service promotion is an active, important, and highly regarded part of the programing at African American owned radio stations. African American radio has demonstrated its desire to improve the inner city schools for the children of its listeners. The promotional agendas of African American stations have included many hours of working toward solutions to other urban problems, typically focusing on violence prevention, combating the influence of drugs, parent participation in the schools, and promoting citizenship. Change has often been brought about by the commitment of senior level management. Three tables present study findings. Contains 70 references. (SLD)
... The drama across the westernized world has been played out in the media, yet it ... Long over... more ... The drama across the westernized world has been played out in the media, yet it ... Long overdue in the classroom is a critical examination of media coverage when heard or ... Liberatory consequences of literacy: a case of culturally relevant instruction for African American students. ...
The Urban League review. National Urban League. Research Dept
Surveys African-American-owned radio stations to determine how effective they are in addressing h... more Surveys African-American-owned radio stations to determine how effective they are in addressing health issues among African Americans. Responses from more than 50 stations indicate that they serve as change agents by encouraging community partnerships and emphasizing drug awareness, nonviolent behavior, education, and other health issues. (SLD)
Review of: Facebook’s social VR: So many virtual worlds, so little timeOculus Connect 6 San Jose,... more Review of: Facebook’s social VR: So many virtual worlds, so little timeOculus Connect 6 San Jose, CA, 25‐26 September 2019, Occulus and Facebook
February 2016 was one of my busiest years to date, but I decided to accept an invitation from Dr.... more February 2016 was one of my busiest years to date, but I decided to accept an invitation from Dr. Josh Shepperd to attend the Radio Preservation Task Force Conference in Washington, DC. Interestingly enough, it came about because I was following the RPTF Facebook page, of which he was the administrator. I sent him a message, inviting him to consider organizing a symposium for JRAM on a related theme-that was more than a year ago as of this publication. Attending the conference made me (and others respectively, I imagine) reconsider my part within radio history, as a broadcaster and researcher; how my views had changed through the years, how the industry had transformed, and what might be gleaned from radio's past. Part of that process meant a recognition and concerted effort that radio had to be "saved" to ensure there were recordings and related documentation to study, national and local, from numerous voices not yet collected or analyzed. It was an incredible gathering of audio enthusiasts, archivists, practitioners, and scholars, dedicated to preserving the history of radio and sound, then and now, with the goal of not letting audio history slip away. In this issue, the overall arching theme is dedicated to preserving radio (and audio) culture. In the immediacy of life, it is easy to forget that American broadcasting and audio technologies have shaped society and impacted the world, in good and not so good ways. That is the goal of this journal, in essence to provide reflection and critical discussion on such issues and themes. Aside from the 15-article symposium, organized by Drs. Amanda Keeler, Josh Shepperd, and Christopher Sterling, we include two articles that were independently submitted to JRAM, which were located apart from, but appropriately within, the theme. One of which was a contribution by Dr. Mary Myers, who discusses the "The Hoosier Schoolmaster of the Air"-Dr. Clarence M. Morgan. The other is "Networking the Counterculture: The 1970 Alternative Media Conference at Goddard College" by Drs. Liz W. Faber and John L. Hochheimer, a rare historical piece that provides a unique account of alternative radio. Finally, the journal closes with two book reviews, one with a first look at listeners' letters following Orson Welles's broadcast of The War of the Worlds. The second review is the autobiography
How African American owned ratio stations use their collective resources to deal with educational... more How African American owned ratio stations use their collective resources to deal with educational issues in the communities they serve was studied by examining their community service promotional activities. The type and frequency of activity at these stations during a typical year were sti,dio.d through a survey of 96 African American broadcast companies, with 123 radio stations, conducted in the first quarter of 1992. The commitment of senior-level management to community service promotional activities now and in the future was examined, along with the station's commitment to community service activity targ(ting education. Results suggest that community service promotion is an active, important, and highly regarded part of the programing at African American owned radio stations. African American radio has demonstrated its desire to improve the inner city schools for the children of its listeners. The promotional agendas of African American stations have included many hours of working toward solutions to other urban problems, typically focusing on violence prevention, combating the influence of drugs, parent participation in the schools, and promoting citizenship. Change has often been brought about by the commitment of senior level management. Three tables present study findings. Contains 70 references. (SLD)
... The drama across the westernized world has been played out in the media, yet it ... Long over... more ... The drama across the westernized world has been played out in the media, yet it ... Long overdue in the classroom is a critical examination of media coverage when heard or ... Liberatory consequences of literacy: a case of culturally relevant instruction for African American students. ...
The Urban League review. National Urban League. Research Dept
Surveys African-American-owned radio stations to determine how effective they are in addressing h... more Surveys African-American-owned radio stations to determine how effective they are in addressing health issues among African Americans. Responses from more than 50 stations indicate that they serve as change agents by encouraging community partnerships and emphasizing drug awareness, nonviolent behavior, education, and other health issues. (SLD)
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