BlogHide Resteemsdecentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoCommunity Media Needs Support to Bring Communities TogetherAt this unprecedented time, as the coronavirus challenges our established routines, and our grip on day-to-day life seems fragile, it’s essential that we have a trustworthy and responsible media…decentered-media (35)in communityradio • 5 years agoTwelve Tips for Creating a Safer Radio StudioI’m working with Ramadan Radio in Leicester, and we are putting together our planning for the Ramadan FM broadcasts in a few weeks time. I’ve started to write-up a risk assessment for Community…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoShifting Podcasts to Online DiscussionsOne of the worries about the present anxiety of the spread of the coronavirus is that we don't know where and when we might be infectious or infected. That's why it is essential to follow the advice…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 064 - Media Literacies - What Happened to the Radicalism?This evening John Coster and I were joined at the Documentary Media Centre by Jurian Visser, a BA Communication Arts student at De Montfort University. We discussed the role of media literacies in…decentered-media (35)in chesterfield • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 063 - Media and Digital Engagement with David HigginsDavid Higgins has a background in IT systems development, as one of the chief technology officer for Learn Direct, which introduced online learning in the UK. 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The challenge was to write this at short-notice and submit it at the last minute, so these are thoughts…decentered-media (35)in steempress • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 062 - Tobias and Zinthiya Discuss Positive Social ChangeIn this episode of the Decentered Media Podcast, recorded at the Documentary Media Centre, John Coster and myself talked with Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan, who is the inspiration behind the Zinthiya Trust…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Vlog - 007In this vlog I wanted to highlight a couple of reports and blogs that have come to my attention over the last couple of weeks. There's a documentary about the origins of local radio being…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 061 - Podcasting is Different with Richard BerryHow is podcasting different from radio, and what can people working with community media learn about the role of podcasting? 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I discussed this over the internet today with Russell Todd and Andy Green, as we shared our…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 058 - Radio and Podcasts with Jay SykesJay Sykes is a radio producer, podcaster and arts facilitator. It was great to sit and chat over the internet to talk about the role that podcasting can play in learning, in social wellbeing and in…decentered-media (35)in communicationarts • 5 years agoDecentered Media Vlog 006 - Amplifying Social ValueIn this vlog I talk about the community media café that I attended earlier in the day, that was organised by BA Communication Arts students at De Montfort University. I discuss the new handbook from…decentered-media (35)in coffee • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 057 - Coffee and Social Spaces With Josh and HannahThis evening at the Documentary Media Centre, John and I chatted with Hannah and Josh from Cafe Orso in Leicester. We asked them about how they have developed their independent coffee shop in the…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Vlog 005 - Community Media for WellbeingThis week I've noted a couple of reports and events that I think are relevant to community media. First is the Arts Council report on arts, culture and older people. This report promotes the work…decentered-media (35)in alternativemedia • 5 years agoWhat Do I Enjoy About Making Podcasts?I've been asked to share my thoughts on why I'm into podcasting for World Radio Day. I'm the producer and presenter of the Decentered Media Podcast. It's a podcast about community media. It gives…decentered-media (35)in communitymedia • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 056 - Enduring Appeal of Radio With Rupal Rajani & Sujita BarotWorld Radio Day is a chance to celebrate the enduring appeal of radio. Taking place on Thursday 13th February, the UNESCO organised celebration of radio will highlight the need to increase and…decentered-media (35)in access • 5 years agoDecentered Media Podcast 055- Community Radio for Well-Being with Jerry PadfieldIt was great being able to chat with Jerry Padfield this afternoon over the internet about how community radio is a useful way to help with mental well-being and social connection. Drawing on…
