Although based on offline rather than online media literacy, the study found that explicit media literacy instruction increased both traditional literacy skills, such as reading comprehension and writing, and more specific media-related skills, including identification of techniques various media use to influence audiences.
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I feel like this quote is just what the schools need! If teachers would integrate the modern world with literature the students would be more interested in the reading. Student's would want to learn about the recent news and of course would want to watch TV. If teachers integrate traditional literature into the classroom with TV shows and on-line readings it makes students excited to get on line and read what is needed. The students would no longer get in trouble for watching TV and not doing homework. They could have the best of both worlds which keeps them involved and loving english class which most students do not anymore. Teachers have made English boring in classes and I think it is a great way too keep students involved and eager to learn.
Reference:
David, J. (2009, March). Literacy 2.0: Teaching Media Literacy. Educational Leadership, 66, 84-86. Retrieved October 6, 2009, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Teaching-Media-Literacy.aspx
Additional Resource:
http://www.teachingliterature.org/teachingliterature/technology.htm
This website is a list of different websites to keep students interested in the media and literature at the same time. I feel like this is a great example!!
Additional Resource:
http://www.teachingliterature.org/teachingliterature/technology.htm
This website is a list of different websites to keep students interested in the media and literature at the same time. I feel like this is a great example!!
Good post. It is definitely the point of view of the younger generation. Open to new ideas and how to implement them in the classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteGood idea! The key is to find the perfect balance between "old-school" and "new-school" teaching and learning.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Kelsey. They have made it boring and they should make it fun for the students. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI am not 100% certain what you're trying to say here. Is it that the teachers should create a sort of TV show for the students to watch? The students learning about the recent news and watching, is that like getting them to want to watch the news? And lastly, are you saying that students wouldn't get in trouble for watching TV because it's the homework instead of they won't get in trouble for watching TV and not doing their homework? I am just trying to get a feel for what you're trying to say.
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