Cox Communications Hampton Roads is set to premiere the latest installment of “Plugged In,” a televised teen forum, with a look at internet safety and what young people understand about online dangers. “Plugged In – Teens Online” will air for the first time on June 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. on Cox 11. It also will be available July 1 via Cox’s On Demand service.
Launched earlier this year, “Plugged In” is a series of special presentations produced at the Studios of Cox 11, the local cable channel operated by Cox and seen exclusively on the Cox system in Hampton Roads. The show features a studio audience of local teens and is designed to inform and educate young people and their parents, on many issues facing young people today.
“From cyber-bullying to predators to the long-term effects of images and messages posted on the web, we'll examine what youth and their parents know as well as what they need to know about the world online,” says program host Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Hampton Roads.
SHOW SCHEDULE
The show will air on COX 11 at the following times:
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Plugged In Show Schedule on Cox 11
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Wednesday, June 11
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4 pm
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Friday, June 13
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7 pm
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Saturday, June 14
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Noon
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Wednesday, June 18
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4 pm
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Saturday, June 21
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Noon
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Wednesday, June 25
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4 pm
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Saturday, June 28
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Noon
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Wednesday, July 2
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4 pm
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Saturday, July 5
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Noon
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SEE HIGHLIGHTS ONLINE ( CLICK HERE)
Special Thanks To:
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Hosted by:
Gary McCollum,
Senior Vice President and General Manager Cox Hampton Roads
Gary McCollum began his career with Cox in 1989 in Hartford, CT. He is responsible for cable operations serving households and businesses in the 15 communities that comprise Hampton Roads.
Special Guests
This episode will feature Gene Fishel, Chief of Virginia’s Computer Crime Section from the Virginia Attorney General's Office. Mister Fishel is a driving force behind Virginia legislation against computer crimes, as well as public education on internet safety. Also joining the discussion is Janene Gorham, an Instructional Technology Coordinator with Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
Teen Participants
We have invited teenagers, representing high schools all over Hampton Roads, to participate. Scholars from The ACCESS College Foundation and teen journalists from The Virginian-Pilot’s “757: Teens Cover the Code” program give their outlook on this vital issue and candidly discuss the impact it has on their lives.
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