An Associated Press article in the Herald Dispatch article today says "Governor says Ohio schools need new focus." The news brief says: Concepts such as problem solving, critical thinking, cultural awareness and media literacy would overtake memorization and pencil-and-paper tests in an educational overhaul trumpeted by Gov. Ted Strickland. Strickland’s... read more →
Feb
24
Feb
24
In a brief Q&A (2/22/09) in USA Today Weekend by advice columnist Dennie Hughes, she quotes me saying it’s okay to indulge in celebrity gossip. I think most people tend to dismiss gossip as pretty shallow stuff, in spite of what we read at the dentist's office. And that might... read more →
Feb
16
Positive Media Psychology is an area of media psychology that uses the theories and constructs of positive psychology to research and promote positive media. Positive media psychology shifts the focus away from "what's wrong" and looks for ways in which media and technology can support positive human growth. What makes... read more →
Feb
13
Newsweek's Technology Section has an article called “Twitter, Unmasked: Who is really writing all those Tweets? Professional microbloggers.” This article underscores the importance of looking at new media with an open-mind. Too many people I know, when faced with media that is not indigenous to their technological coming of age,... read more →
Feb
05
I was doing some research on social media and Web 2.0 and came across this nice little overview video of online media. It provides a concise overview of a vast amount of potential while making it seem accessible rather than overwhelming. Check it out. The Online Media from RealWire on... read more →
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.