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The fantastic learning adventures of "Out of This World" would not have been possible without the following people. My sincere thanks goes out to everyone involved.
As I began directing my attention to the benefits of using multimedia as counseling tools, it became clear a multimedia page was needed to provide some samples of what can be accomplished when we use our creativity. Please check back often as I will update frequently.
JEFF SMITH AUDIO INTERVIEW: Date: 02-24-2006 Subject: Jon Filitti (for the TherapyToolbox.com Internet Radio Talk Show) interviews Jeff Smith of the comic book Bone fame. Bone has recently been reprinted in color by Scholastic as part of their goal of encouraging children to read. I sat down with Jeff and talked about his thoughts behind his books being used for educational purposes and also to discuss how Bone came about in the first place. This is a two part interview. Link: www.boneville.com Podcast:
DIGITAL PRAISE AUDIO INTERVIEW: Date: 02-21-2006 Subject: Jon Filitti (for the TherapyToolbox.com Internet Radio Talk Show) interviews Bill Bean and Tom Fokos from Digital Praise. Digital Praise set out to create children's video games which are fun, exciting and engaging while encouraging positive values such as responsibility, forgiveness and kindness. Their website can be seen at DigitalPraise.com. Link: www.digitalpraise.com Podcast:
GENE YANG AUDIO INTERVIEW: Date: 01-17-2006 Subject: Jon Filitti (for the TherapyToolbox.com Internet Radio Talk Show) interviews Gene Yang. Gene has been teaching since 1998 and cartooning professionally since 1996. In 1997, Gene's first comic book, 'Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks', garnered a Xeric Grant, a prestigious comics industry award. His recent website, Factoring with Mr. Yang, demonstrates the possibilities of using multimedia for teaching youth. Link: www.humblecomics.com Podcast:
BRIAN FIES AUDIO INTERVIEW: Date: 12-20-2005 Subject: Jon Filitti (for the TherapyToolbox.com Internet Radio Talk Show) interviews Brian Fies. Brian is a writer and cartoonist who won an Eisner award for his webcomic "Mom's Cancer". "Mom's Cancer" is the true tale of his mother's battle with metastatic lung cancer. The story focuses on how a serious illness affects patient and family, both practically and emotionally, in ways that Brian discovered are very common. Link: www.momscancer.com Podcast:
JON FILITTI AUDIO INTERVIEW: Date: 09-19-2005 Subject: Deborah Harper, Psychjourney.com interviews Jon Filitti regarding the OOTW series and the effectiveness of using multimedia in counseling children. Link: Psychjourney Book Club
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"OUT OF THIS WORLD" AUDIO PROMOTION: Date: 09-21-2005 Subject: A short and right-to-the-point promotional broadcast describing the purpose and benefits of using the OOTW books with children.
(length 1 minutes, 38 seconds)
If you have any questions or comments, please send an e-mail to jon@ootwcomic.com.
I also invite you to come read my OOTW Blog which is updated every day and discusses the effective use of multimedia tools in counseling.
