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Discovering Media Literacy
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Discovering Media Literacy
Teaching Digital Media and Popular Culture in Elementary School



July 2013 | 256 pages | Corwin
"Many professional books talk about digital and media literacy, but this text addresses the complete continuum—from television to technology—and guides teachers to think deeply about their own preferences and beliefs, as well as those of their students to develop knowledgeable, informed media users and consumers for the 21st Century."

—Kristin Ziemke Fastabend, First Grade Teacher

Chicago Public Schools

Give digital kids a voice!

Today's kids are digital natives, but what's the best way to help them become empowered, creative and responsible communicators across different media? Discover insights and strategies specific to children ages 5-12 in this guide from an acclaimed media literacy program: Powerful Voices for Kids. Readers will find

Thought-provoking lesson plans that reach students of all backgrounds and abilities

Use of a wide range of technology tools, including the Internet, video, and mobile apps, combined with an emphasis on online safety and development of essential critical thinking skills

Materials for teacher professional development

This innovative book is equally valuable as a resource for lesson planning or for developing a full media literacy program.

 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Authors
 
Introduction
 
Part I. Why Digital and Media Literacy Matters
 
Chapter 1. Digital and Media Literacy
Lesson: What's Inside and Outside the Frame

 
 
Chapter 2. Motivations for Teaching Digital and Media Literacy
Lesson: Target Audience Music Remix

 
 
Part II. Work With Intermediate Students
 
Chapter 3. Connecting Culture and Classroom
Lesson: Creating Realistic Dialogue

 
 
Chapter 4. Asking Questions About Media and Popular Culture
Lesson: Celebrity You

 
 
Chapter 5. Making Media
Lesson: Screencasting the Critical Questions

 
 
Chapter 6. Everything Is Social
Lesson: Bootleg Cola: Pro and Con

 
 
Part III. Work With Primary Children in Grades K-2
 
Chapter 7. Media Literacy for Young Learners
Lesson: The Ant and the Grasshopper

 
 
Chapter 8. Authors and Audiences
Lesson: Collaborative Storytelling

 
 
Part IV. Approaches to Teacher Education
 
Chapter 9. Transforming Practice
 
Part V. Extras
 
Resource A. Learning Targets for Digital and Media Literacy With Young Learners
 
Resource B. Glossary for Kids
 
Resource C. Glossary of Concepts
 
Resource D. About the PVK Instructors
 
Index

"Many professional books talk about digital and media literacy, but this text addresses the complete continuum—from television to technology—and guides teachers to think deeply about their own preferences and beliefs, as well as those of their students to develop knowledgeable, informed media users and consumers for the 21st century."

Kristin Ziemke Fastabend, First Grade Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, IL

The book is not a good fit for my course. It is too much about a particular project and not general enough.

Dr Amy Hutchison
Curriculum Instruction Dept, Iowa State University
February 6, 2015

Renee Hobbs

Renee Hobbs is Professor and Founding Director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island, and Interim Director of the Graduate Program in Library and Information Studies. Professor Hobbs is one of the nation's leading authorities on media literacy education. Through community and global service and as a leader, researcher, teacher, and advocate, Hobbs has worked to advance the quality of digital and media literacy education in the United States and around the world. She founded the Media Education Lab, whose mission is to improve the quality of media literacy education through research and... More About Author

David Cooper Moore

David Cooper Moore is a filmmaker and media literacy educator based in Philadelphia. He is currently the Program Director of Powerful Voices for Kids, a university-school partnership model from the Media Education Lab at the University of Rhode Island and a board member of the National Association for Media Literacy Education. His work involves designing professional development and enrichment opportunities in media literacy education for K-12 schools. He has also developed video resources and curriculum for PBS Teachers and the Center for Social Media and has published scholarship about youth media, music and popular culture in... More About Author

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