We live in a world in which technology is everywhere. It is entwined in almost every part of our culture affecting how we live, work, play, and most importantly learn. There are numerous wireless devices that are becoming an increasing requirement across every industry today, including education. For one reason or another, implementing technology can be a difficult strategy to navigate, only limited use of certain mobile devices, connectivity, and safe browsing. However, if used correctly integration of technology has many advantages. To list a few, such technology devices and its applications will help prepare students for their future careers, connect with students of all learning styles while interacting with other students from across the globe which encourage collaboration, and it keeps students engaged in learning.
12 Basic Ways to Integrate Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Any Curriculum
This booklet is designed for teachers and support staff at all grade levels who are interested in using media literacy in their classroom curricula. The approaches are based on the concept of weaving media literacy training into the curriculum whenever and wherever possible throughout the school year. Routine integration is much more effective than simply treating media literacy as a special, isolated topic and may better meet the needs of teachers who are already at capacity with the demands of a full curriculum. The 12 Basic Ways are based on the National Association for Media Literacy Education’s (NAMLE) Core Principles of Media Literacy Education (available at www.AMLAinfo.org) and we recommend using that document along with this booklet as you plan lessons. In addition, you will find that Project Look Sharp defines media very broadly, to include books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, videos, billboards, recorded music, video games, and everything available via the Internet.
This booklet is designed for teachers and support staff at all grade levels who are interested in using media literacy in their classroom curricula. The approaches are based on the concept of weaving media literacy training into the curriculum whenever and wherever possible throughout the school year. Routine integration is much more effective than simply treating media literacy as a special, isolated topic and may better meet the needs of teachers who are already at capacity with the demands of a full curriculum. The 12 Basic Ways are based on the National Association for Media Literacy Education’s (NAMLE) Core Principles of Media Literacy Education (available at www.AMLAinfo.org) and we recommend using that document along with this booklet as you plan lessons. In addition, you will find that Project Look Sharp defines media very broadly, to include books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, videos, billboards, recorded music, video games, and everything available via the Internet.
SAMR Model for Technology and Learning
The following technologies can be integrated into your classroom units/lessons: