Media Literacy

The ability to not only read and understand new media sources, but to be able to effectively and creatively use them are vitally important to teach to our students. As with any form of communication, it is not only important for our students to understand what has been presented to them, but to understand how to create forms of communication for themselves to present their ideas to others. We need our students to be active participants in their learning, not be passive listeners while we show them all of the information that has been previously found.

Using the Internet and other forms of media are an amazing way to get students hands on exposure to the types of things they will encounter in the real world. Students will be more prepared for the world outside of the classroom, and will benefit from the freedom of being able to share their opinion and creativity with everyone around them. Technology has enabled teachers and students to be more interactive, engaging, and creative in how lessons are taught, and information is delivered or found.