Welcome To The 21st Century

Sydney Morning Herald

Monday June 9, 2008

The transformation of media is happening before our very eyes. Every day, with new technology, we are seeing a change in the way media is produced, delivered and consumed. In fact, this very paper you're reading is providing you with news, information and hopefully a look into some of the fascinating ways in which media, in all its forms, is radically changing.

One constant, however, is that access to information is essential to the health of democracy, for it ensures that citizens make responsible, informed choices. Media also reflect a society's cultural interests and trends and in this issue, we're going to explore its freedom and responsibilities as well as a bit of its humour.

The Sydney Morning Herald has just celebrated its 177th birthday, making it one of the oldest publications in the world. Herald Education strives to bring you quality resources in education to encourage learning and inspire thought.

We hope Media in the 21st Century will help open eyes, spark discussion and enliven your classroom.

Wendell Williams

Herald Education

Any comments about our supplement?

e-mail: heraldeducation@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Coming Up

Our next educational supplement, in August, The 2008 Beijing Olympics, will provide you with a look at the Games with a historical perspective from our archives, great Olympic moments and much more. To order or find out more about our educational resources, see our website www.heraldeducation.com.au or phone 1800 628 011.

Earth Hour

Generation Green Competition Winners

Philips proudly supported the competition with cash prizes to be used towards the implementation of the winning environmental projects:

First place - $10,000 prize

St Monica's Parish Primary School, Evatt ACT

"Green Canteen"

Led by teachers Rachel Hind and Mary-Lou Gorham.

Students in year 6 created a three-step "Green Canteen" program including:

1. Energy audit

2. Energy reduction strategy

3. Development of a "Green Canteen": installing a solar-powered hot-water system, creating a canteen garden, getting the entire school involved and encouraging community involvement.

Second place - $5000 prize

Forestville Montessori School

Forestville, NSW

"Environmental Project"

Led by teachers Robyn Warren and Datevig Youmshajekian.

Third place - $2500 prize

Mannering Park Public School

Mannering Park NSW

"Manno's Sustainable Steps"

Led by teacher Robin Balcomb.

© 2008 Sydney Morning Herald

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