My colleague, Frank Baker, just presented an excellent webinar (courtesy of ASCD) on media literacy basics. He provides a comprehensive overview of media literacy and also has the smoothest Southern twang in his voice that is easy on the ears.
Intro to Media Literacy—Free download
The Media Literacy Project (founded by Deirdre Downs and Hugh Downs in 1993) is a nationally recognized leader in media literacy resources and education. Their curricula and action guides are used in many schools and communities and their training programs have inspired
International Family Film Festival
March 16-20, 2011Burbank, California The International Family Film Festival (IFFF) recently introduced the International Family Film Institute (IFFI), the organization’s educational and outreach division dedicated to youth. The IFFI fosters a greater understanding of family through the discovery, creation and
How do I teach media literacy?
The purpose of media literacy education is “to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression that they need to be critical thinkers, effective communicators and active citizens in today’s world.” (NAMLE, 2007). The
NAMLE 2011
National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) convenes every two years to expand the knowledge and practice of media literacy education in the United States. As a membership organization, NAMLE celebrates the increased diversity of voices, technologies and pedagogies that