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1. Why is teaching media literacy important?
There are so many reasons why teaching media literacy is important.
- this is where the students are in their lives - this era, this culture
- we need to help them form opinions on the media
- we need to start them young
- they need to know what is right and what is wrong - what is real and what is fake
- prejudice and bias
- media is used everyday - comics, books, newpapers, magazines
- whats real - whats photoshopped
I am teaching two social studies classes, and English block, and two math blocks. I know that these kids are in a world where they can be vulnerable and they are constantly watching media, using media, reading media, and just knowing the technology around them. I would like to learn how to help with the manipulations and how to teach them the good vs the bad - the right vs the wrong - and the real vs the fake. I am hoping to also get ideas for my classes this year.
3. What concerns do you have about teaching media literacy?
I am nervous because there is so much out there. I want to be able to teach them everything I know; however, I am not sure if I even know half of what is out there. I am concerned that I will either teach them incorrectly or teach them in a bias manner.
Very sweet video! Seems like you have a very supportive family!
ReplyDeleteI will try to focus on providing strategies for teaching media literacy in a way that your own bias doesn't interfere with students learning experience. This is hard to do. I still struggle with it sometimes!
One thing I learned about you is...you like upbeat music.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar or different than me because...we both have a supportive environment.
One thing about you I would like to know more about is......Do you have a math job yet?
Yes, I do! It is in my old middle school - however, since I am 6th grade - I am social studies and English as well... you already know which is my favorite!!
DeleteOne thing I learned about you is that you love your family.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me, because we both have supportive families.
One thing about you I would like to know more about is, what is having a niece like?
I love it! Gracie is my pride and joy! She is so great - but I get to give her back to her mommy when I've had enough haha =)
DeleteOne thing I learned about you is that family is very important to you.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me because my family is also kind and very fun to be around.
One thing I would like to know about you is... How do you like teaching middle school so far?
One thing I learned is that you are a fun person.
ReplyDeleteWhere we are similar is that we have terrific people in our lives.
What I would like to know wher do you get your enthusiasm, you seem to always be charged . :)
One thing I learned about you is that you have supportive family which is something I also hold near and dear to my heart.
ReplyDeleteOne way we are similar is that I also have one sister, who I love to torment and cut up with all the time.
What I would like to know is your school pushing for Special Education teachers to focus on teaching in areas based on the content areas you are endorsed in?
You seem to have a very supportive and fun family.
ReplyDeleteWe are different because I am an only child.
I would like to know more about your hobbies.
One thing I learned about you is ... you have a fun family
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me because of ...you like babysitting your niece
One thing about you I would like to know more about is how much distance separates family compared to mine.