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Media Literacy Week 2016

Joselyn Castro — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:13:18 +0000

We’re gearing up for this year’s Media Literacy Week! This will be the 2nd Annual Media Literacy Week hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education from October 31 to November 4, 2016. For more details please visit: https://medialiteracyweek.us/ and be sure to check back on what we did in 2015. The Center for Media and Information Literacy would love to partner with you for…

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Episode 24: Trends in Children’s Media

Joselyn Castro — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:12:13 +0000

The shows we watched as kids hold a special place in our hearts and nostalgia. But what are kids watching and loving today? What will hold that place of nostalgia for them in the future? On this episode of Media Inside Out we explore “Trends in Children’s Media”. Our guest, Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, is a leader in the field. She has held positions at Sprout and Sesame Workshop and gives us an…

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Episode 23: Trends in Youth Media

Joselyn Castro — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:09:22 +0000

Media created by youth has become a growing industry. It’s a way for young people to learn about the world and explore their self-expression and artistic side. It’s also a way for them to engage with their communities and learn to become positive digital citizens. On this episode of Media Inside Out we are joined by Craig Santoro from WHYY Public TV and Teri Yago-Ryan from the Big Picture Alliance.

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NAMLE Free Membership

Joselyn Castro — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:33:37 +0000

Join a vibrant and committed group of scholars, media makers, teachers, students, and advocates for media literacy. Membership with the National Association for Media Literacy Education is now free for individuals. JOIN NAMLE Here’s five ways to get the most out of your membership: Step 1 Bookmark the NAMLE website. Our website is filled with resources…

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Youth Media Symposium

Joselyn Castro — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 17:19:42 +0000

On April 12, The Center for Media and Information Literacy hosted a symposium on Youth Media along with a panel discussion and a special screening of the film “Screenagers”. Guest Thomas Röhlinger, founder and editor-in-chief of Radiojojo spoke about his organization and work from around the world. He was joined for a panel discussion by Craig Santoro, Director of Media Instruction at WHYY and…

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Episode 22: The National Media Literacy Movement

Joselyn Castro — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:43:52 +0000

Ever wonder what goes into making a TV show or any media content? Have you considered the true meaning behind a news report or documentary? Perhaps you’ve analyzed the truth of a commercial message. These are all examples of media literacy; the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create using all forms of communication. Media literacy is about having the habits of mind and skills of inquiry…

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Episode 21: Educational Apps

Joselyn Castro — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:32:09 +0000

Searching for an age-appropriate educational app can be daunting. There are literally over a million apps in the app store. How is one supposed to sift through those thousands to find the small handful that are based on sound educational theory and practice? The lack of any formal educational “proof” means the app store is, at best, just an open space for knowledge, or, at worst, fraud.

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Episode 20: Comic Book Movies

Joselyn Castro — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 18:05:35 +0000

What is it about superheroes that make us memorized by their character? Is it because they are our savior when we are in troubled times? Comic books have come a long way. From being paper-thin dime store magazines to now glossy comic books, movies, television shows, and merchandise. The superheroes we all know and love today have given us all a sense of hope for society at times when we need it.

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Episode 19: Representations of the “Other”

Joselyn Castro — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:26:37 +0000

In the world today, media plays an enormous role in constructing our view of what is “normal” or “typical”. What we read, see on the news, or hear on the radio is incorporated into our lives, unknowingly. With stories today covering race and ethnicity disputes in our society, it has shaped our entire view of who people really are. What do we associate now when we think of cops or muslims?

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