The Media Spot’s Rhys Daunic contributed the following chapter to Media Literacy Education in Action, Theoretical and pedagogical perspectives, edited by Belinha S. Deabreu and Paul Mihailidis. (more…)
K-12 Curriculum Development
Middle School Digital Accountable Talk
At Soundview Academy (SVA), a middle school in the South Bronx, principal Will Frackelton is leading an effort to leverage students’ digital and media literacy skills acquired in their grade 6-8 filmmaking program to enhance a school-wide initiative of building “accountable talk” into students’ academic interactions. (more…)
Media Studies in High School English.
TMS has worked with Littleton, CO high school English teacher Joseph Destefano since 2007 on his annual Tech Turnoff (a.k.a. “Digital Detox”). (more…)
NAMLE’s Core Principles of Media Literacy Education (CPMLE)
The following principles were identified by The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) as a framework for applying the key concepts of media literacy to teaching practices. (more…)
5 Key Concepts of Critical Media Analysis (1997).
Informed by long-standing curricula in Canada, England, and Australia, U.S. educators at the 1993 Media Literacy National Leadership Conference agreed upon the following concepts that should be included in the analysis of media messages (Hobbs): (more…)
Essential Competencies of Digital and Media Literacy (ECDML)
Essential Competencies
- ACCESS: Finding and using media and technology tools skillfully and sharing appropriate and relevant information with others
- ANALYZE & EVALUATE: Comprehending messages and using critical thinking to analyze message quality, veracity, credibility, and point of view, while considering potential effects or consequences of messages
- CREATE: Composing or generating content using creativity and confidence in self-expression, with awareness of purpose, audience, and composition techniques
- REFLECT: Applying social responsibility and ethical principles to one’s own identity and lived experience, communication behavior and conduct
- ACT: Working individually and collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems in the family, the workplace and the community, and participating as a member of a community at local, regional, national and international levels
“A Constellation of Life Skills”
Digital and Media Literacy Plan of Action defines digital and media literacy as a constellation of life skills that are necessary for full participation in our media-saturated, information-rich society. These include the ability to do the following:
- Make responsible choices and access information by locating and sharing materials and comprehending information and ideas
- Analyze messages in a variety of forms by identifying the author, purpose and point of view, and evaluating the quality and credibility of the content
- Create content in a variety of forms, making use of language, images, sound, and new digital tools and technologies
- Reflect on one’s own conduct and communication behavior by applying social responsibility and ethical principles
- Take social action by working individually and collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems in the family, workplace and community, and by participating as a member of a community.
CPMLE#2: Expand Traditional Literacy to include New Media Texts
Media Literacy Education expands the concept of literacy (i.e., reading and writing) to include all forms of media. (more…)
The TMS Media Literacy Unit Planner
The TMS Media Literacy Unit Planner is used as a tool for the development of units of study that connect existing curriculum objectives, essential competencies of media literacy, and the Common Core State Standards. (more…)
Media Literacy in Kindergarten
21st Century Kindergartners show you what they know, and how they are building skills to participate in the emerging media landscape. (more…)
TMS on Arts Engine Media that Matters Panel: Beyond the Screen
This Friday, I am going to be participating on a panel discussion, “Beyond The Screen: Incorporating Media Into Your Lesson Plan”, at the Arts Engine, Media that Matters Film Festival free day-long series of conversations for filmmakers, activists, and educators. (more…)
