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About this Episode
On February 10th 2011, Digital Extremes invited renowned literacy expert Dr. James Gee to speak at Museum London.
The topic – how videogames can make us better teachers. Mariam Ahmad has more.
Aired on February 15th, 2011 during the Arts Bulletin on CHRW.
Recent Episodes from Mars FM
A wish for Gabbie
A family in Waterloo has just one wish – to cure their three-year-old daughter’s disease. Cystinosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects about fifty people - mostly children – in Canada and approximately two thousand worldwide. Mariam Ahmad went to Waterloo to find out more.
Bollywood Breakdown - The Love song
In our second episode, Mariam and Carl decode an important part of Bollywood - the love song, as well as giving their top 10 picks in the last decade.
Below are Youtube links to the videos with English subtitles:
10) Jashn-e-bahara - Jodha Akbar
9) Suraj Hua Madham - K3G
8) Bol Na Halke Halke - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
7) Roshni Se - Asoka
5) Zara Zara - Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein
5) Kal Ho Na Ho - Kal Ho Na Ho
4) Tum Se Hi - Jab We Met
3) Khuda Jaane - Bachna Ae Haseeno
2) Main Agar Kahoon - Om Shanti Om
1) Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
This was aired on CHRW during the Arts Bulletin on April 12, 2011.
Decoder 2011 - Zines
This was part of Decoder Episode 1:
Mariam Ahmad looks at an alternative media form - the zine.
This was aired on CHRW on April 6th, 2011 and as a part of the Arts Bulletin on April 12th, 2011.
Decoder 2011 - Episode 1
In this episode:
- How London's politicians use Twitter
- What is a zine?
- The power of 'Like' button on Facebook
Join hosts Ian and Meg as they decode the media's message.
Credits:
Hosts: Ian Jacobs and Meg Radford
Sound: Ed von Aderkas
Producer/Director: Angela Richardson
Stories by:
Political tweets - Alix Matthews-Mahe
Zines - Mariam Ahmad
Social Capital - Bethany Cairns and Matt Walker
Aired on CHRW on April 6th, 2011.
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Bollywood Breakdown - 7 Khoon Maaf
This is Bollywood Breakdown - your guide to decoding Indian cinema.
Mariam Ahmad and Carl Haggman decode 7 Khoon Maaf (Seven Murders Forgiven).
7 Khoon Maaf is a black comedy drama thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Priyanka Chopra as a femme fatale, who goes on to kill all her 7 husbands.
Aired on March 8th 2011 during the Arts Bulletin on CHRW.
Special Thanks to Wendie Crouch.
The Cake is a lie, but the learning is real
On February 10th 2011, Digital Extremes invited renowned literacy expert Dr. James Gee to speak at Museum London.
The topic – how videogames can make us better teachers. Mariam Ahmad has more.
Aired on February 15th, 2011 during the Arts Bulletin on CHRW.
Sample CHRW 5pm Newscast
CHRW 5pm newscast for June 25, 2010
Gaming in KW
This is the radio documentary I did for J-School.