Thursday, August 28, 2014
Reading and Discussion #2
Filmmaking can be very beneficial for teens. Not only are they learning in the classroom but outside of the classroom as well. Allowing the students to take an assignment and make a film instead of just reading about it, gets them more involved and more interested in learning. This benefits the students outside of the classroom as well because they are getting to know their community and the people that surround them. Many of the students can become aware of their environment and the events that are taking place.
This allows for creativity and individuality. A student can show others their beliefs, values, and what is important to them through digital storytelling/ filmmaking. Learning on their own is another benefit. Taking technology and creating a piece of art that they have not created before can take time but while doing this they are learning how to merge it together, record voice, and make photos and words become a story.
Using filmmaking inside the classroom, gives the students the opportunity to use technology for professional uses. They are learning the skills they will need for jobs in the future. Filmmaking can be used with any subject, so this allows for the students to be engaged in what they are learning instead of just reading and writing from a book. The student is being actively hands on.
With all of that being said, filmmaking benefits students in so many ways in and out of the classroom. The students can take what they learn and make it into something more than knowledge, they can make it into a digital story and allow people to see their understanding in a different way.
Digital Storytelling and Reel Works
Girl In Progress
1. I easily connected with this digital story. I liked how she used images of powerful women that are in history. I also liked the music that went along with the story. The story that the girl was telling was one that a lot of girls could connect with. I know I am a shy girl so connecting with this digital story was a big part in why I chose it as a favorite.
2. From this I learned that though you have insecurities you can be what you want in life. I also learned that there are people that have the same insecurities as you. It also showed me that making a digital story can encourage people and help them think of what is really happening in their lives.
3. I was surprised of how well the pictures flowed with the words of the author. I didn't realize that there was a way to make your own story and have the pictures flow like they did in this digital story.
4. The digital story allows young people to express their thoughts and feelings. These stories show what is happening in everyday life. The people who make these stories are real and have real thoughts and want to share with the world their experiences. I think it is a great way to help their self esteem because not everyone has the courage to look at someone and speak. By making a digital story they don't have to stand up in front of people and talk they can add images and music to help tell their story.
5. These digital stories show that the teens are engaged in their culture because they are showing views of their culture. Also, the teens are showing the world what is part of their culture and life.
6.Yes, these videos show a healthy respect of multiculturalism and diversity. All the teens that made a reel works video are different in many ways. After watching these videos it made me think about how everyone goes through the same thing no matter what culture, race, religion or class you come from.
1. I easily connected with this digital story. I liked how she used images of powerful women that are in history. I also liked the music that went along with the story. The story that the girl was telling was one that a lot of girls could connect with. I know I am a shy girl so connecting with this digital story was a big part in why I chose it as a favorite.
2. From this I learned that though you have insecurities you can be what you want in life. I also learned that there are people that have the same insecurities as you. It also showed me that making a digital story can encourage people and help them think of what is really happening in their lives.
3. I was surprised of how well the pictures flowed with the words of the author. I didn't realize that there was a way to make your own story and have the pictures flow like they did in this digital story.
4. The digital story allows young people to express their thoughts and feelings. These stories show what is happening in everyday life. The people who make these stories are real and have real thoughts and want to share with the world their experiences. I think it is a great way to help their self esteem because not everyone has the courage to look at someone and speak. By making a digital story they don't have to stand up in front of people and talk they can add images and music to help tell their story.
5. These digital stories show that the teens are engaged in their culture because they are showing views of their culture. Also, the teens are showing the world what is part of their culture and life.
6.Yes, these videos show a healthy respect of multiculturalism and diversity. All the teens that made a reel works video are different in many ways. After watching these videos it made me think about how everyone goes through the same thing no matter what culture, race, religion or class you come from.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Evidence Chart
BULLSHIT AND THE ART OF CRAP DETECTION
1. To what extent do you agree with Neil Postman?
I completely agree with Neil Postman. The best thing for our children of this time period is to be able to distinguish what message is behind the advertisement. This will help the children with critical thinking and it will also help them make decisions when they need to be made based on how they learn to perceive the messages.
2. Neil postman delivered this speech in 1969. How do you think he might feel about "the art of crap detection" now given recent advancements in digital technologies?
I feel that Neil Postman would feel that now with the 21st technology that some of the hidden agendas can be seen. Though there are new technologies, people are still exposed to a lot of bullshit. This gives our century the tools to help the community and students take different advertisements and show us what they see in the messages. We are able with the technology, to show people what advertisements leave out.
3. Reaction to the video
While watching Cameron Russell on the video, I had a lot of thoughts running through my head. Yes! Images tell a story different than the real story. As she talked about how girls were unsatisfied with their bodies I could relate because I use to be that way. Growing up all the images of the girls in the magazines seemed so happy and they were skinny. This made me think about how they made Barbie. Of course Barbie was tiny and didn't have acne, or skin spots, and she didn't even have a belly. As I have grown, I have learned that even though you see these images, the story behind them isn't what is being seen.
This video supports Neil Postman's concerns about "crap-detection" because it is telling the viewers the story past the image. It also supports Neil Postman because it is letting the viewing audience know that there is always an untold part to the messages that are seen.
It is important to not just teach media literacy but to also teach critical media literacy in and out of school because this is going to help the students understand the social environment and not just school. This will make them socially aware of what is going on around them through advertisement and TV. This gives the students an opportunity to reproduce the messages or advertisements in a way that people should see them.
"Critical media literacy not only teaches students to learn from media, to resist media manipulation, and to use media materials in constructive ways, but is also concerned with developing skills that will help create good citizens and that will make individuals more motivated and competent participants in social life (p.371, D.Kellner and J. Share)."
"The technologies of communication are becoming more and more accessible to young people and ordinary citizens, and can be used to promote education, democratic self-expression, and social progress (p.372, D.Kellner, and J. Share)."
"Teaching critical media literacy involves occupation of a site about the dichotomy of fandom and censor (p.372, D.Kellner and J. Share)."
References
Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2014
Kellner, D., & Share, J. (2005). Toward Critical Media Literacy: Core concepts, debates, organizations, and policy. <i>26</i>(3), 369-386. Retrieved August 1, 2014, from http://pages.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/kellner/essays/2005_Kellner-Share_TowardsCriticalMediaLiteracy.pdf
BULLSHIT AND THE ART OF CRAP DETECTION
1. To what extent do you agree with Neil Postman?
I completely agree with Neil Postman. The best thing for our children of this time period is to be able to distinguish what message is behind the advertisement. This will help the children with critical thinking and it will also help them make decisions when they need to be made based on how they learn to perceive the messages.
2. Neil postman delivered this speech in 1969. How do you think he might feel about "the art of crap detection" now given recent advancements in digital technologies?
I feel that Neil Postman would feel that now with the 21st technology that some of the hidden agendas can be seen. Though there are new technologies, people are still exposed to a lot of bullshit. This gives our century the tools to help the community and students take different advertisements and show us what they see in the messages. We are able with the technology, to show people what advertisements leave out.
3. Reaction to the video
While watching Cameron Russell on the video, I had a lot of thoughts running through my head. Yes! Images tell a story different than the real story. As she talked about how girls were unsatisfied with their bodies I could relate because I use to be that way. Growing up all the images of the girls in the magazines seemed so happy and they were skinny. This made me think about how they made Barbie. Of course Barbie was tiny and didn't have acne, or skin spots, and she didn't even have a belly. As I have grown, I have learned that even though you see these images, the story behind them isn't what is being seen.
This video supports Neil Postman's concerns about "crap-detection" because it is telling the viewers the story past the image. It also supports Neil Postman because it is letting the viewing audience know that there is always an untold part to the messages that are seen.
It is important to not just teach media literacy but to also teach critical media literacy in and out of school because this is going to help the students understand the social environment and not just school. This will make them socially aware of what is going on around them through advertisement and TV. This gives the students an opportunity to reproduce the messages or advertisements in a way that people should see them.
"Critical media literacy not only teaches students to learn from media, to resist media manipulation, and to use media materials in constructive ways, but is also concerned with developing skills that will help create good citizens and that will make individuals more motivated and competent participants in social life (p.371, D.Kellner and J. Share)."
"The technologies of communication are becoming more and more accessible to young people and ordinary citizens, and can be used to promote education, democratic self-expression, and social progress (p.372, D.Kellner, and J. Share)."
"Teaching critical media literacy involves occupation of a site about the dichotomy of fandom and censor (p.372, D.Kellner and J. Share)."
References
Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2014
Kellner, D., & Share, J. (2005). Toward Critical Media Literacy: Core concepts, debates, organizations, and policy. <i>26</i>(3), 369-386. Retrieved August 1, 2014, from http://pages.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/kellner/essays/2005_Kellner-Share_TowardsCriticalMediaLiteracy.pdf
Saturday, August 23, 2014
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Questions and Answers
1.Why is teaching media literacy important?
Teaching media literacy is important so that students will be able to know the untold story of something the see online or on the television. Also the students will be able to connect school with their everyday lives.
2. What do you want to learn about teaching media literacy?
In this class I want to learn how to teach media literacy in an effective way.
3. What concerns do you have about teaching media literacy?
That my teaching ways will not be effective and that I will not understand some things.
4. When are assignments due in this class?
Assignments in this class are due by Sunday Midnight.
5.What are rules for late assignments?
For late assignments you must be contacted within 24 hours of missing the due date.
6.What is the best way to contact me?
The best way to contact you is through gmail between 7am -9pm.
7. Should you work ahead?
No we should not work ahead, If we want to work ahead we must contact you for you may change the readings.
Introduction
Hi everyone!
My name is Nissa Vance. I come from a small area in Pendleton county called Upper Tract. I lived there with my grandma for 20 years. I moved to Morgantown my junior year of college to live with my boyfriend and our dog peewee that we just adopted. In April, I became an aunt by surprise to a beautiful little girl. I am currently in the education program here at Fairmont State. This is my senior year and I plan to graduate next December.
I am currently working at storybook daycare in Morgantown. I love this job because I get to interact with children of the ages 2-4 throughout the day. Not only do I get to teach them but they teach me as well. It is a very benefiting job though it is tiring at times.
My name is Nissa Vance. I come from a small area in Pendleton county called Upper Tract. I lived there with my grandma for 20 years. I moved to Morgantown my junior year of college to live with my boyfriend and our dog peewee that we just adopted. In April, I became an aunt by surprise to a beautiful little girl. I am currently in the education program here at Fairmont State. This is my senior year and I plan to graduate next December.
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