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News and Media Literacy and your well being
Media Balance and Well Being
What is Media Balance and Well Being? It is defined as using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities, family, friends, school, hobbies, etc. It is important to ensure each person knows it is ok to take a break from their devices and connect with people and places. The world has become so much more digital and it is import for the students to be competent with digital technology, an as part of this they too need to unplug as well.
In my classroom, I will strike a balance of showing things digitally, assigning research using the internet, and hands on activities where students will work together to solve some of histories great dilemmas.
Some many devices, access to the internet all the time.
News and Media Literacy
So much being said...What are they really saying
News Media and Literacy
Media Balance Is Important
Navigating the News
- News media literacy is oriented toward understanding how and why people engage with news media, how they make sense of what they consume, and how individuals are affected by their own news consumption. It is important that students understand to to critically look and interrogate the information presented. Understanding where to look and what to look for in research is key in the digital age.
I will always guide my students in the direction to viable source material and how to approach questionable or partisan information.
News Literacy Introduction: News Through Time
Relations and Communications
Parents, students, and teachers all have an active role in education. We want to make sure that each child is developing digital skills to stay competitive, but also what them to develop good social practices to stay engaged. Louisiana department of educations has been response to ensuring teachers are prepared for this.
I will always involve the parents in their students education and look forward to the learning so much from both the students and their families.
Relationship Building: Parent/Teacher Communication