Week 12. Media Literacy

W12 OV

Module Objectives

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Describe how and why media messages are constructed and for what purpose.
Examine how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors

Overview

Media Literacy

Creating critical thinkers through media literacy: Andrea Quijada at TEDxABQED

Required Reading

When Television Grew Up: A look back at the JFK Assassination, Posted 8:17 am, November 22, 2013, by Nancy Melear
- http://kdvr.com/2013/11/22/a-look-back-at-the-jfk-assassination

P 21 Framework: http://www.p21.org/about-us/p21-framework/349-media-literacy

Deconstructing Media: http://www.medialit.org/sites/default/files/14A_CCKQposter.pdf

Required Viewing

Visual Literacy in the Classroom

News Literacy Projects Trains Young People to Be Skeptical

Markham Nolan: How to separate fact and fiction online

Why News Matters

Technology Tool(s)

Twitter Google Drive

Citations

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Use inquiry and critical thinking strategies to examine primary source media for author intent, audience, and media communication effectiveness.

Examine factors such as perspective, bias, author intent, audience, and cultural impact.

Locate research that reflects how 21st century media is used in various media communication contexts and for multiple media communication purposes.

Identify ways in which 21st century media can be evaluated for authenticity, validity, and reliability.

Demonstrate ability to ethically use 21st century media through citation, attribution, and copyright.