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RENEE HOBBS
DATE OF INTERVIEW: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011
INTERVIEWED BY: TESSA JOLLS
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A young scholar who is really interested in media literacy -- the big question for them is, what discipline do they enter in: is it communication, education, public health, sociology, writing/rhetoric or some other field? We don’t have an answer for that, because none of those shoes exactly fit. Some part of all those shoes fit. I hope to solve that problem in my lifetime: I would really love to have an opportunity to create a cross-disciplinary, or interdisciplinary... Read More
CML's Position Statement to NAEYC
Position Statement: NAEYC Center for Media Literacy / Response July 26, 2010
In reviewing the revised position statement on Technology and Young Children – Ages 3 through 8, we were appreciative of the advances in thinking on the role of technology in the education of young children, but also disappointed that the importance of teaching critical thinking/media literacy skills was not emphasized or represented.
Certainly, considerations on the selection of software and hardware as well as professional development in integrating such technology into instruction are highly important; however, it is not enough to teach children to push the right technology buttons... Read More
Tectonic cultural shifts require media literacy in schools
As published in Independent School magazine
Terry Dubow, teacher and Director of Communications at Hathaway Brown, addresses the importance of media literacy in the Winter 2011 issue of Independent School magazine. Dubow, who teaches a media literacy class to all 7th graders and an elective to seniors, makes the case for schools to acknowledge the power of the media in today's world and help their students navigate its myriad messages. Dubow believes that "an educated student must have the skills to competently interpret and contextualize the thousands of designed messages sent to her each day." To that end, he helped Hathaway Brown... Read More
PRACTICE: IMPLEMENTATION STEPS
By Tessa Jolls and Denise Grande
New Guiding Principle in Action: Incorporating Media Literacy Concepts and Key Questions, Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA), and English Language Development (ELD) Standards in an elementary school classroom using Open Court Reading Program
Defining the Approach and Methodology
Providing a Replicable Model with Specific, Readily-Available Tools
Supporting Sustainability within the School
Case Study Detailing Implementation Approach
Integrated Activities using the Five... Read More
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CML Comments on FCC Notice of Inquiry : Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape
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Empowering Parents and Protecting Children ) MB Docket No. 09-94
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COMMENTS OF THE CENTER FOR MEDIA LITERACY
ON FCC NOTICE OF INQUIRY REGARDING
EMPOWERING... Read More
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Global/Local: Media Literacy for the Global Village
“As the promotion of media literacy moves up the policy agenda, there is a growing need to maximize efforts to understand and share learning about emerging issues at a global level,” - Robin Blake, Head of Media Literacy, Office of Communications (OfCom), UK. In today’s global society, citizens need the skills to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with different forms of media 24/7. Get CML news and information about media literacy around the world, with articles, research and events.
Research Paper: Globalocal: Media Literacy for the Global Village,, co-authored by Barbara J. Walkosz, University of Colorado-Denver, Tessa Jolls, Center for Media Literacy and Mary Ann Sund, Consortium for Media Literacy.
Powerpoint Presentation: Globalocal: Media Literacy for the Global Village, delivered by Tessa Jolls, Center for Media Literacy... Read More
Since its founding in 1989, the Center for Media Literacy has been committed to making media literacy information and resources available for wide low-cost distribution while at the same time, receiving just compensation for expenses incurred and respecting the creative talent and insights of those who have contributed to the development of thought in the field over time.
All materials on this site are copyrighted by CML or by the author, who in majority of cases, has given us permission to post the work on the CML website. We have also been granted the right from most, but not all,... Read More
Media Literacy and the Question of Production
As media analysis is to ‘reading;' so production is to ‘writing' A CML Reflection Resource
When teachers and leaders hear the word "media" they often think "dollars"— and then dismiss the idea of media literacy classes or programs because "we can't afford the equipment." Sure, high tech television programs do cost millions of dollars, but that doesn't mean that the opportunity to learn about media production is out of reach for schools and parishes with even the most meager budgets. Good equipment is often available at minimal or no cost, it's just a question of being creative. In some of the sample sessions and learning modules, you don't need any hardware at all.
Indeed... Read More
An important part of understanding the constructedness of media is recognizing that choices are made and that those choices can influence people and society. The decision of what to include and what to leave out is made all the time as media creators struggle to balance competing needs. By enacting the role of news producers and organizing a simple 22 minute TV newscast, students experience the process of making the critical choices about what gets aired and what is never seen.
Download lesson plan # 1C
NOTE: This lesson plan is one of 25 cornerstone lesson plans for media literacy... Read More
There's no question that television is one of the primary sexual educators of our children. But rather than considering television an adversary in our efforts to educate, we can enlist it as an ally. Shows that present responsibile adults making wise and thoughtful decisions in the expression of their sexual selves may be few and far between, but less ideal portrayals can also offer opportunities if we approach them creatively.
Remember, however, to suit conversation to the child's developmental level. The following guide may help:
Age 3-6: Focus on sex roles and family configurations... Read More
Television has a strong influence on the lives of most American families. Here are five specific actions you can take to help your family members become more conscious about what they see and hear in the media -- and start on the path to media literacy
A. Instill the habit of watching specific programs, rather than just anything that happens to be on.
1. Train your child to ask to watch television before being allowed to turn it on, just like they have ask if they can go out to play or to go to someone's house. This gives you the opportunity to ask why and what they want to watch. It... Read More
Blowing Smoke: Can Media Literacy Impact Youth Smoking?
Arizona Demonstration project yields important research findings. By Lynda Bergsma, PhD Have you noticed lately, the increased number of movie characters lighting up on screen? Even though cigarette advertising on television has long ago been prohibited, and the Surgeon General's warnings about the dangers of tobacco use are clearly to be seen everywhere from billboards to posters and on cigarette packs, there is still lots of smoking in movies, especially those popular with youth. It follows that efforts to discourage young people from smoking have recently begun to focus on these films and on their influence on youth.
Hollywood Can't Kick the Habit
Tobacco use in youth-... Read More
Media Literacy: An Alternative to Censorship
A Report of the Free Expression Policy Project by Marjorie Heins and Christina Cho
Revised and updated in fall, 2003, this document is a selected survey of the growth of the media literacy movement in the United States and why media literacy education should be seen as preferable to TV ratings, Internet filters, "indecency" laws, and other efforts to censor the ideas and information available to the young. The Free Expression Policy Project is a division of the National Coalition Against Censorship.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive SummaryIntroduction: Why Media Literacy Education is Preferable to Censorship
I. What is Media Literacy Education?
II. Media Literacy in the U.S.:... Read More
Instructional Practices In Media Literacy Education And Their Impact On Students' Learning
A look at media literacy in practice in one American high school. By Renee Hobbs and Richard Frost
Abstract
This study reports the findings of qualitative and quantitative research designed to assess the impact of different types of instructional practices involving media literacy education across the curriculum. Teachers in a small school district participated in a staff development program in media literacy and developed unique approaches for integrating media literacy concepts into language arts, history, math and science at the ninth grade level. The work of four different teams of ninth grade teachers is described by examining the instructional practices, motivations and philosophy... Read More
Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of Print
Innovative educator calls for "all-media literacy." By John Culkin, SJ When slaves turn on their masters, there is a bitterness and lack of logic in their attack which they inevitably regret once they have achieved their freedom. Our civilization is just starting to free itself from the tyranny of print. Print is not a bad thing in itself, but it doesn't merit the continuous monopoly which it has had in the past. Print, like any other finite being, should be asked to do only those things which it can best do.
The new media have busted the linear monopoly of print. Like most revolutions, this one was not led by the establishment. The elite cultures,... Read More