News Media Literacy: Dr. Zhang Wei & Mr. Nguyen Van Huy

English News Media Literacy: A Collaborative Teaching Project Zhang Wei Nguyen Van Huy Department of English College of Foreign Languages Peking University Hue University China VietnamReport Authors: Zhang Wei; Nguyen Van HuyInstitution: Peking University Hue UniversityWebsite: http://newsmedialiteracy.ning.com/Email: zwtoday@gmail.com; huy1979@yahoo.com

Aims and Objectives- Promote development of digital literacy skills- Increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of different Asian cultural values and practices- Create a replicable curriculum of News Media Literacy- Enhance collaboration between Asian Universities

Methodology- Learning by Doing (John Dewey) - Read-Reflect-Write-Share - Feature Story Project- Ning-based learning community - Social constructivist learning environment (OLE) - Procedural, conceptual, and strategic scaffolding- Integration of learning, technology and assessment

Ning-based Learning Community

Implementation

Outcomes- Development of English communication skills using a variety of semiotic resources- Development of higher-order thinking skills- Appreciation and preservation of local knowledge- Development of an enlarged understanding of the traditions we share and the challenges we are faced with

Outputs - Modules and resources- Collection of student multimedia newsletters- Assessment tools (checklist and rubric)- Research articles in-progress

Reflections- Effective curriculum design- Supportive online learning environment- Flexible collaborative teaching responsive to diverse needs- Reflective professional development and cultural awareness- More interaction between CH and VN students

Next Steps…- Refine the curriculum and assessment tools- Disseminate the project outcomes- Engage more Asian collaborators- Solicit more support from administrators

ReferencesDalsgaard, Christian. (2006). Social software: E-learning beyondlearning management systems. European Journal of Open, Distanceand E-learning.Dewey, John, (1991). How We Think. (Rev. ed.). New York: Prometheus Books.Downes, Stephen, (Oct. 16, 2006). Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/ paper92/paper92.html.Zhang, Wei (2010). Blogging for Doing English Digital: Studentevaluations, Computers & Composition, 29 (4), 2010.

Thank you!Report Authors: Zhang Wei; Nguyen Van HuyInstitution: Peking University Hue UniversityWebsite: http://newsmedialiteracy.ning.com/Email: zwtoday@gmail.com; huy1979@yahoo.com

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