All Blog Posts Tagged 'media literacy' (22)

DON'T MISS: NCTE '09 New Media Gallery, Friday November 20

The NCTE Commission on Media invites you to visit/learn/engage/interact: New Media Gallery --Friday November 20 Convention Center/Room 202A, Level 2 9:30am Media Literacy Made Easy: Integrating Media and Technology into an English Classroom 11:00am News Literacy: Helping Students Learn to Read Between The Lines 12:30pm The English Classroom at Science Leadership Academy 2:30pm 21st Century Literacy Education: Report fr… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on November 16, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Media Literacy- Book Recommendations

Due to upcoming travel and other commitments, I am sending this annual list of recommendations early. Each year, around this time, I create a list of books about media and media literacy that might make great additions to your library, personal collection, or as a gift. The list can be found on the home page of my web site under NEW RESOURCES. Happy holidays. Frank Baker Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on October 26, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

New Media Literacy Graphic Novel- Available for Free Download

Orca Books, the publisher of MEDIA MELTDOWN, wants you to know that starting tomorrow (October 1) you can download their new graphic novel for free. This is a great way to consider introducing media literacy to your students. And it comes from Canada, which has produced some of the best media literacy material in North America. Details are on this blog post. Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on September 30, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Media Literacy: 8 Guidelines for Teachers

Jason Ohler (author of the ASCD text "Orchestrating the Media Collage" and the Corwin Press book "Digital Storytelling in the Classroom") offers recommendations for teachers in this post on the Ohio Education Association website. Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on September 10, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Obama TV Speech Controversy & Media Literacy

It seems to me---whether your students watch or not---here is a great media literacy, teachable moment/opportunity. Here are some questions that might be considered--by both teachers and students: 1. Where did you first hear about the President's speech? 2. What have you read or heard about what he is planning to say? 3. Who is his primary audience? (Might there be a secondary audience too?) 4. Where in the curriculum might you discuss the importance of American education? 5. What technique(s)… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on September 4, 2009 at 8:09pm — 1 Comment

New, Free Media Literacy Curriculum Now Available

Project LookSharp has announced the availability of two new media literacy curriculum kits, all of which are downloadable (free) from its website, or available for purchase. Creativity and Aging through the Lens of Film is designed for college level classes (in aging studies, lifespan development, music, film, or media literacy classes). 5 lessons (each containing 4 short clips from popular and documen… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on August 21, 2009 at 7:58pm — No Comments

Analyzing/Deconstructing Advertising as Informational Texts

Most state standards for ELA include having students analyze and create "informational texts," and advertising certainly falls into this category. I recently came across a document on the web that I think may be a good resource, especially if you teach with and about both print and non-print advertising. The resource comes from the Lessons From Literature web site and the two handouts in question are entitled "Guiding Questions for Media Images 1" and "Guiding Questions for Media Images 2." They… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on August 19, 2009 at 11:14am — 1 Comment

Invitation: NCTE 2009 New Media Gallery

You’ve heard of blogs, wikis, and Nings, but you’re wondering how to use them in your classroom? NCTE's Annual Convention (Philadelphia PA) has some exciting possibilities on exhibit at the New Media Gallery, Friday, November 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Room 202A, sponsored by NCTE’s Commission on Media. Schedule: 9:30am-10:45am Media Literacy Made Easy:Integrating Media and Technology into an English Classroom 11:00… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on August 10, 2009 at 10:36am — 1 Comment

New "Journal of Media Literacy Education" Is Unveiled

The National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) unveiled the premiere issue of its new Journal of Media Literacy Education Sunday night, August 2, at the NAMLE conference in Detroit Michigan. Volume 1, Issue 1 can be found here. Each issue of the journal is divided into three sections: Articles; Voices from The Field; and Professional Resource (reviews). To access all of the journal, be sure to register (it's free). Follow… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on August 2, 2009 at 8:37pm — No Comments

NewsTrust Unveils "News Literacy" Guide

Fabrice Florin of NewsTrust asks that I pass along this exciting, new resource. He says: I thought you might be interested in hearing about a news literacy guide we just released on NewsTrust.net, our social news network devoted to good journalism. Think Like A Journalist, by Michael Bugeja, gives news consumers a quick introduction to core principles of journalism, with helpful tips on how to review a story on NewsTrust. This short guide is aimed at people with a general interest in news… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on July 22, 2009 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Adtext: An interdisciplinary curriculum for advertising in society, culture, history

Here is a new resource for all who teach advertising/persuasion/media literacy. Enjoy. Frank W. Baker, Media Literacy Clearinghouse Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on July 15, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

The importance of visual and media literacy

This interview, with the author of a new book, is particularly good… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on July 6, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Media Literacy Embedded in New P21 Curriculum Maps

Media literacy is embedded in the new Science & Geography curriculum skills maps released June 30 by P21 at NECC. According to the press release: "The 21st Century Skills and Science and Geography Maps demonstrate how the integration of 21st century skills into science and geography classes support teaching and prepare students to become effective and productive citizens." Note: the press release, surprisingly does not provide links to these documents, and finding them on the P21C website i… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on July 1, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

Media Literacy 101: Timely News

Are you reading Susan Moeller's media literacy posts on The Huffington Post? Here are the two most recent ones: "Allah O Akbar!" has become a cry for freedom and Cloak and Dagger News. Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on June 19, 2009 at 8:04am — No Comments

NCTE Media Literacy Award: Deadline Extended

Media Literacy Award 2009 Call for Nominations The NCTE Commission on Media is proud to announce that it will award the fourth annual Media Literacy Award at the Annual Convention in Philadelphia. Previous award winners are profiled at this site. Deadline for application HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Monday, June 30th, 2009. The award winner will be no… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on May 29, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

Profile of David Considine: Cable In The Classroom Magazine

Read a very nice profile in the June issue of Cable In The Classroom of Dr. David Considine who operates one of the nation's best media literacy programs out of Appalachian State University, Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on May 24, 2009 at 1:10pm — No Comments

New Mexico Legislature Passes Media Literacy Measure

Very interesting development--now if we could just get other states to jump on board! According to this article: "The state legislature's decision to make media literacy an integral part of New Mexico’s public school curriculum is a victory for advocates who have argued for years that the changing communication landscape demands us to expand our educational priorities to include media literacy " Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on May 7, 2009 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment

Reading Between the Frames (new film literacy curriculum)

Reading Between The Frames is a new 16-page media/film literacy curriculum created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences--the folks who give out the annual Oscar awards. The guide is available for download from the Academy's website. Portions of the guide are in Spanish. Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on May 5, 2009 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Skills for Surviving the 21st Century: Media Literacy Is Absolutely Essential

Canadian media educators Barry Duncan and Carol Arcus, writing in this Ontario teacher's publication, position media literacy education as essential in light of Web 2.0 and young people's fascination with new media tools and technology. While Canadians have made advancements in media education, much work remains to be done. Are American educators listening? In a related essay, Howard Rheingold… Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on April 20, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

New Media Education Publication: Free to Download

The Alliance of Civilizations in collaboration with UNESCO and the support of Grupo Comunicar and the European Commission has published Mapping Media Education Policies in the World: Visions, Programmes and Challenges. Click on the title link to download this publication. Continue

Added by Frank W. Baker on April 20, 2009 at 7:57am — No Comments

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