Degrassi Community School
CTV,
Jan 08, 2002
Continuing on the topic of media and learning: for those of you unfamiliar with Canadian television, Degrassi Junior High (and later, Degrassi High) was a widely popular program a decade or so ago describing the issues faced by students. A significant part of the purpose of the program was to inform students and to give tools to help them cope. A worthy cause. The Canadian Television Network (CTV) is back with Degrassi: The Next Generation. Why it was advertised at 1:58 a.m. I don't know, but the television site led me to the site and the site made me think of an early (1995) web innovation, The Spot, one of the first online communities. An innovative website by an advertising agency, The Spot featured journals written by the cast and a set of message boards and other features. The Degrassi website follows this format, encouraging students to 'enrol,' decorate their own lockers, create journals and take part in 'juicy gossip' and other fun. This is an innovative website - follow the 'media immersion' link and be sure to take the school tour (I'm going back to sleep now).
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