Introduction to Media Literacy Renee HobbsTemple University Media Education Lab Philadelphia PA
Using Tools & Technology ResourcesWellCritical Analysis, Reflection & EthicsTeamwork& Problem-SolvingCreativity & ExpressionWhat is Media Literacy?
Media Literacy DefinitionMedia literacy is a 21st century approach to education that provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate and create messages in a variety of forms. It builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a democracy.--Center for Media Literacy
Media Literacy is a Life SkillMedia is part of the cultural environment and as such, it affects healthy development: Self-Awareness & AcceptanceGrowth & DevelopmentBody Knowledge and CarePersonal and Social RelationshipsStrategies for Healthy Living
Building Analysis and Critical Thinking Skills
http://mediaeducationlab.com
Media Literacy is a Life SkillNutrition
Media Literacy is a Life SkillNutritionSubstance Abuse
Media Literacy is a Life SkillNutritionSubstance AbuseStereotypes
Media Literacy is a Life SkillSexuality
Media Literacy is a Life SkillSexualityAggression
Media Literacy is a Life SkillSexualityAggressionOnline SocialResponsibility
Promoting Habits of Inquiry
Key Concepts of Media LiteracyAll media messages are constructed.  Each medium has different characteristics, strengths and a unique “language” of construction.  All media messages contain embedded values and points of view.  People use their individual skills, beliefs, and experiences to construct their own meanings from messages.  Media messages must be considered within a social, political and economic context.   Media and media messages can influences beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors and the democratic process.
Media Literacy is an Expanded Conceptualization of Literacy
Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Media & Technology in EducationMedia literacy can be applied to all the K-12 subject areas:  English Language Arts
  Social Studies/Government
  History
  Science
  Health
  Technology
  Art/Music/Drama Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Media & Technology in EducationJohn DeweyPaolo FreireLev VygotskyRudolf ArnheimNeil PostmanStuart HallNorbert WeinerMarshall McLuhan
Integrating ML Across the Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action
Integrating ML Across the Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action
Captain Morgan RumThe company spent $14.5 million to advertise Captain Morgan rum in 2005 on television, magazines, radio, newspaper, and the Internet.
Analyze an Alcohol Ad1. Color & DesignHow is color used to attract your attention?What kinds of technologies wereused to construct this message?
2. Language“The Captain was here.Don’t drink until you’re 21. Captain’s orders.”What comes to mind when you seethese words and phrases?What feelings do you experiencewhen looking at the picture?
3. RelationshipsWhat inferences (educated guesses) can you make about the people pictured in this ad?What kind of relationship do you think they have?
4. SubtextThe ad suggests a meaning. It doesn’t state the meaning directly. What are some possible messages that the advertiser wants you to think or feel after viewing this ad?
4. SubtextI can’t wait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.
4. SubtextI can’t wait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.
4. SubtextI can’t wait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.Girls who drink alcohol are attractive and fun to be with.
4. SubtextI can’t wait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.Girls who drink alcohol are attractive and fun to be with.What is accurate or inaccurate about these subtext messages?What is true and falseabout these subtext messages?
Captain Morgan Deconstructed1. Color & DesignRed is a big contrast with the dark colors of the outdoor, nighttime setting.3. RelationshipsThe Captain looksinterested in the girl. She’s the center of attention.The drawn cartoon character and cartoon-like boots contrast with the realistic photograph.4. SubtextYou’ll get attention if you drink alcohol.You can dress and actoutrageously if you drink alcohol.2. Language The slogan is used on many Captain Morgan ads– it’sfamiliar to people.5. AccuracyWhen people drink, they can do stupid things to make themselves the center of attention – in a very negative and dangerous way.The phrase, “Don’t drink untilyou’re 21” makes drinking seemlike an adult activity.  But the girl depicted in the photo looks like a teen.
Create a POSTERDiscuss and analyze  a media text
Compose using full sentences to analyze using some of the key concepts and critical questions
CREATE a poster to share your analysis with the group

Introduction to Media Literacy

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    Introduction to MediaLiteracy Renee HobbsTemple University Media Education Lab Philadelphia PA
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    Using Tools &Technology ResourcesWellCritical Analysis, Reflection & EthicsTeamwork& Problem-SolvingCreativity & ExpressionWhat is Media Literacy?
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    Media Literacy DefinitionMedialiteracy is a 21st century approach to education that provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate and create messages in a variety of forms. It builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a democracy.--Center for Media Literacy
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillMedia is part of the cultural environment and as such, it affects healthy development: Self-Awareness & AcceptanceGrowth & DevelopmentBody Knowledge and CarePersonal and Social RelationshipsStrategies for Healthy Living
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    Building Analysis andCritical Thinking Skills
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillNutrition
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillNutritionSubstance Abuse
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillNutritionSubstance AbuseStereotypes
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillSexuality
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillSexualityAggression
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    Media Literacy isa Life SkillSexualityAggressionOnline SocialResponsibility
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    Key Concepts ofMedia LiteracyAll media messages are constructed. Each medium has different characteristics, strengths and a unique “language” of construction. All media messages contain embedded values and points of view. People use their individual skills, beliefs, and experiences to construct their own meanings from messages. Media messages must be considered within a social, political and economic context. Media and media messages can influences beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors and the democratic process.
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    Media Literacy isan Expanded Conceptualization of Literacy
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    Multidisciplinary Perspectives inMedia & Technology in EducationMedia literacy can be applied to all the K-12 subject areas: English Language Arts
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    SocialStudies/Government
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    Art/Music/DramaMultidisciplinary Perspectives in Media & Technology in EducationJohn DeweyPaolo FreireLev VygotskyRudolf ArnheimNeil PostmanStuart HallNorbert WeinerMarshall McLuhan
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    Integrating ML Acrossthe Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action
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    Integrating ML Acrossthe Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action
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    Captain Morgan RumThecompany spent $14.5 million to advertise Captain Morgan rum in 2005 on television, magazines, radio, newspaper, and the Internet.
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    Analyze an AlcoholAd1. Color & DesignHow is color used to attract your attention?What kinds of technologies wereused to construct this message?
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    2. Language“The Captainwas here.Don’t drink until you’re 21. Captain’s orders.”What comes to mind when you seethese words and phrases?What feelings do you experiencewhen looking at the picture?
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    3. RelationshipsWhat inferences(educated guesses) can you make about the people pictured in this ad?What kind of relationship do you think they have?
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    4. SubtextThe adsuggests a meaning. It doesn’t state the meaning directly. What are some possible messages that the advertiser wants you to think or feel after viewing this ad?
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    4. SubtextI can’twait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.
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    4. SubtextI can’twait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.
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    4. SubtextI can’twait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.Girls who drink alcohol are attractive and fun to be with.
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    4. SubtextI can’twait to be 21 so I can drink alcohol.A girl who drinks alcohol will dress and act in a sexual way.Girls who drink alcohol are attractive and fun to be with.What is accurate or inaccurate about these subtext messages?What is true and falseabout these subtext messages?
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    Captain Morgan Deconstructed1.Color & DesignRed is a big contrast with the dark colors of the outdoor, nighttime setting.3. RelationshipsThe Captain looksinterested in the girl. She’s the center of attention.The drawn cartoon character and cartoon-like boots contrast with the realistic photograph.4. SubtextYou’ll get attention if you drink alcohol.You can dress and actoutrageously if you drink alcohol.2. Language The slogan is used on many Captain Morgan ads– it’sfamiliar to people.5. AccuracyWhen people drink, they can do stupid things to make themselves the center of attention – in a very negative and dangerous way.The phrase, “Don’t drink untilyou’re 21” makes drinking seemlike an adult activity. But the girl depicted in the photo looks like a teen.
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    Create a POSTERDiscussand analyze a media text
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    Compose using fullsentences to analyze using some of the key concepts and critical questions
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    CREATE a posterto share your analysis with the group
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    Display your posterand receive feedback on your ideasRULES for COMPLETING YOUR POSTERA Title
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    Five complete SentencesARE READABLE FROM 3 FT DISTANCE
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    Ad PLACED INCENTER OF POSTER
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    All members ofthe team contributeLearning TARGETS I can brainstorm and share ideas in a collaborative team
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    I can criticallyanalyze a media message using concepts including: author, purpose, point of view, stereotypes, color & design techniques, language, relationships, subtext, and accuracy
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    I cancompose effective sentences to convey critical analysis
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    I can createan attractive slide that gives the viewer an “aha!” experienceIntegrating ML Across the Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action
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    CONTACT: Renee HobbsTempleUniversityMedia Education LabPhiladelphia PA 19122Email: renee.hobbs@temple.eduPhone: (215) 204-4291Web: http://mediaeducationlab.com
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    The Power ofYouth Media Production
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    Integrating ML Acrossthe Curriculum1. Teaching With Media & Technology2. Making Connections with Out-of-School Literacies3. Developing Information Access & Research Skills4. Strengthening Message Analysis Skills5. Composing Messages using Multimedia6. Exploring Media Issues in Society7. Sharing Ideas and Taking Action

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