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=__ Engagement in Learning: Media Literacy in the 21st Century Lesson #1 __=

How has Media Literacy evolved and how does that effect Me?
This lesson can be used with grades 2-12. The purpose of this lesson is to explore media literacy( the ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, and COMMUNICATE information in a variety of forms) and the effect it has on students. Results of lesson will vary among age groups and amount of exposure to media literacy.

Part 1: Begin by having students make a list of all the various media tools (how they access information) that effect their day to day activities? Allow students to circulate around the room and compare with each other. Discuss how media literacy has evolved during their life span. Using bubbl.us, students share list and apply to form a mind map. This can be done as a group or individually.

Part 2: Homework assignment: Have students ask adults how media literacy has evolved for them. Be sure an ask different age groups (parents, grandparents, etc.)

Have students make a Past, Present, & Future Graphic organizer (example below)


 * Past

||  Present

||  Future

|| Television Telephone, land line USPS Newspaper magazines books || Satellite radio, internet radio, Cell phones PC’s PDA's cordless telephones wireless internet www social medias such as myspace, facebook, twitter, other blogs || free wireless satellite internet all forms of media will be web- based (no more printed material) || Part 3: In class discussion, have students share their homework findings. This should be interesting. Answers will vary. Add to bubbl.us.
 * Radio

Have students summarize "How Media Literacy effects Me" and post to a wiki page set up by the teacher. Encourage students to be creative and use the various media tools available to them. Again, product will depend on students knowledge of various mindtools. Good opportunity to allow students to explore. Could be done in collaborative groups or individually. Ongoing lesson, set up a blog and have students post throughout the year as they learn new skills in media literacy and share with each other. Could also set up a discussion board on the positive and negative effects.