I really think that media literacy has made a huge change in our society. With the explosion of technology our society, our world has changed. The days of the pen and paper are gone and the possibilities for the future are endless. Tessa Jolls, President of Center for Media Literacy, gives the definition of Media Literacy as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in all of its forms (print, video, internet) and really helps us understand the role of our relationship to media in our society. (Jolls, 2009)
Teachers will often insert technology into their curriculum as a means to help achieve standards. However, teachers who use technology for these purposes generally experience the greatest disappointment. A teacher incorporating technology where and when it makes sense will realize a greater sense of accomplishment in the completion of a project. Understanding that technology is not the main goal allows student’s to enhance their skills in writing, discussion, and analysis and to grow through their experience with technology. (Learmont, 2003)
Students generally show an increase in their general knowledge and basic communication skills. After all, one can’t understand without creating it yourself from the inside out. (Funesco)
Developing a rubric will help establish clear and concise goals for students in the creation of their product. However, teachers should keep in mind that some technological assignments can become overwhelming for both the students and the teachers. The student should be creating and learning through their research and implementation of the tools available to them, not the teacher. So a teacher must be careful not to let the task overtake their management of the project. Careful observation and monitoring of the students will help in the student’s development of critical thinking skills, understanding how media affects society, behavior, and health; identify sources of bias, and distinguish between fact and fiction. (Learmont, 2003)
I would want my student’s in my school to know that with all of the web’s potential for opening up the world of knowledge to the student’s of today and tomorrow media literacy can be a tremendous tool. Through developing communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively their daily lives and educational experiences would be truly enhanced. With ample preparation, video productions can become an exciting way to get students involved with classroom content. (Learmont, 2003)
References
Funesco, N. (Producer). Using video in the classroom [Episode 12]. Interview with Michael Needleman, Understand Media Podcast. Podcast retrieved from http://understandmedia.com/podcasts.html
Learmont, D. Collaborating for Success, June 2003. Cable in the classroom, June 2003. Retrieved from www.ciconline.org on October 11, 2009.
Jolls, T. (August,2008). Media Literacy, Education and Choice [YouTube]. Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzeVjAM-drg&feature=player_embedded
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