Lesson 1: embracing wobble
Lesson 1: embracing wobble
Pursuing literacy as criticality:
Fact-checking reality
Before We Start
Prior to starting our lesson on media literacy and fact-checking reality, examine the following lesson plan on media literacy, which was designed for 6th grade by Health Smart Virginia. You might respond to your impressions reading it, how teachers may or may not use activities like this to teach media literacy, and/or any general reactions you have. Post your reflection on your course blog. You should complete this response by 2pm on Monday, April 5.
Media Messages
Advertisements are one type of media that are used to influence people's thinking. As such, teachers across disciplines often focus on the persuasive techniques used by advertisers when designing media literacy lessons. This lesson, designed by Health Smart Virginia, represents a fairly common approach to media literacy. It asks students to create, as well as consume, information that taps into different persuasive techniques.
What's Next?
Log in to our Zoom Meeting by 2pm on Monday, April 5
Our Invited Guest: Chris Goering
Chris Goering is a Professor at the University of Arkansas where he studies musical arts in education and educational policy. Prior to completing his Ph.D., Chris was an English teacher at a public high school in Topeka, KS. He also serves as the director for the Center of Children & Youth.
Listen to his talk on Critical Media Literacy & Fake News
