Understanding



First we ask the question "What is Media Literacy?" V iew the two video clips below and with a partner or in a group discuss your understandings about "Media Literacy".

Q uestions to think about?


 * 1) What do you think media is?
 * 2) What is literacy?
 * 3) Why is it important that students know about and understand media literacy?

C reate a Mindmap that explains what "Media Literacy" is and what it involves.

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References:

MedialEdLab. (2008, January 10). Assignment: Media literacy,elementary school intro. (Video File). Retrieved from []

rebeccapad. (2007, September 14). WHat is Media Literacy?. (Video File) Retrieved from []