http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/84777 Gary Knell's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:41:41 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=84777&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/84777 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Gary Knell talked about the challenges of using new and ever-changing media to keep "Sesame Street" relevant to young children. "Sesame Street" that year celebrated its 40th anniversary on television. After four decades using media to teach, "Sesame Street" now extends its educational efforts to popular media platforms like cell phones and mobile gaming devices. Mr. Knell also discussed where he sees children's media going next as Sesame Workshop continues to seek new ways to reach children where they are with lessons that are both appealing and relevant to the needs of today's child. Mr. Knell was joined by Grover, one of the original Muppets from the flagship television show, which was created in 1969 to help disadvantaged preschool children prepare for school. It was considered a groundbreaking experiment in television, and has been shown in more than 140 countries. Mr. Knell and Grover both responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290509-1 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:11 GMT Witnesses testified about the Children's Television Act of 1990, focusing on areas for improvement in light of new digital media technologies. Among the topics they addressed were the availability of new platforms for children's programming, the quantity and quality of educational programming available, advertising directed at children, and parental control of content. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287915-1 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:02:11 GMT Sesame Workshop announced the results of a study and project titled, "Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment." The project was developed to provide tools and ideas to parents and caregivers on how to help children cope with the process of deployment. Participants talked about the results and potential implementation of programming, and showed a video presentation for use in educating children about military deployment of parents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197455-1 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:03:31 GMT Professor Geoffrey Cowan moderated a panel discussion about regulating media for children. A video was shown illustrating the violence and sexual content of the media. A video clip also was shown from a child-friendly PBS Sesame Street program. They talked about the effect on children of growing up in an environment saturated by media. Among television, the Internet, iPods, movie screens, cell phones, and video games, often engaging with one or more simultaneously, American children average more than 45 hours per week with media, more than they spend in direct contact with their parents or in school. Topics included federal regulation, education about media use, child-friendly programming, self-imposed broadcaster codes of conduct, and lack of exercise and childhood obesity. The panelists responded to audience members' questions. This program contains scenes some viewers may find objectionable. The panel "Should Media be Regulated When it Comes to Kids?" was part of The Kids and Media Conference, "Beyond Primetime," and was held in the Time Warner Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-2 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:26:43 GMT The panelists discussed the topic, "Good Media for Kids Can Make a Difference." They were moderated by James Steyer and Charles Ogletree. Topics included the future of children's media, the definition of good media, marketing to children, the need for education about the Internet, showing diversity, parental participation, and funding children's programming. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions. The panel was part of The Kids and Media Conference, "Beyond Primetime," which was held in the Time Warner Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196597-6 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:53:58 GMT Panelists from the television industry and academia discussed current issues dealing with Children's media. They spoke about the future of the social, economic, and regulatory issues impacting programming for young viewers. Among those that spoke were representatives from the Public Broadcasting System, the Disney Channel, the Center for Media Education Foundation, and the University of Amsterdam. They also responded to comments and questions from the audience. There is an intermittent audio hum throughout most of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157905-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157905-1 Fri, 30 Jun 2000 21:13:27 GMT