Multimedia resources

Koons, Terry . "The Buzz Video Voting." Ohio University Department of Health Promotions. 2008. Department of Health Promotions. 27 May 2008 http://www.ohio.edu/buzz/index.cfm.

The Ohio University’s Health Promotions Web site contains five videos that were self-produced by students for a campus wide competition. The five videos all have the theme of “stopping at the buzz” and being in control when drinking. These videos are witty, humorous, and relatable to college students. They give good reasons why it is not “cool” or responsible to get out of control when you drink. These videos will appeal to college students because they were produced by and feature their peers.

Freevibe, "Real Stories: Friendship and Drugs." Freevibe. 2008. National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. 27 May 2008. http://www.freevibe.com/stepup/realstories.asp#.

The Freevibe Web site is sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. The Web site contains four recorded scenarios young adults have found themselves in after using drugs and alcohol. There is also a link after each recording that goes into more depth about the situation, explaining how to help a friend who is abusing or how others can help. This link is helpful because it not only allows young adults to relate through the recorded scenarios but also gives them tips on what to do or how to help others. The four scenarios cover different areas which makes the recordings easier to relate to a specific situation.

The Century Council, "Making Safe and Resonsible Decisions on Campus." Alcohol 101 Plus. 2003. The Century Council. 4 Jun 2008 <http://www.alcohol101plus.org/home.html>.

The Alcohol 101 Plus Web site is an interactive “University” aimed to educate and prepare students on what to expect when they enter college. The site offers links for first- year students, Greeks, and Athletes. There is an interactive campus consisting of the uptown bar, the residence hall, library, Greek row, and administrative buildings. Each building includes some sort of interactive medium, such as a short video clip, documents, or an educational presentation. The buildings each have their own theme as well, such as judicial issues when you click the administrative building, informational documents at the library, and fliers on sex, alcohol poisoning and other issues at the health center. There is even a virtual bar in which you can see how different drinking scenarios affect your blood alcohol level. This Web site is directed at the multimedia generation and can have a great impact on them. The interactive features are fun and realistic and will therefore keep students interested. This could be a great tool for in- coming freshmen students to help them prepare for situations they may find themselves in when they enter college.