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February 20, 2011

Digital Media—New Learners of the 21st Century (PBS)

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This is a highly thoughtful 1-hour PBS feature of 5 innovative schooling projects in search for the purpose of education in the 21st century. It’s…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.

February 16, 2011

Powerful Voices for Kids (& the RH Factor)

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One of my favorite media educators and researchers is Renee Hobbs of the Media Education Lab at Temple University (among other ventures). Her Powerful Voices…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.

February 14, 2011

One Laptop Per Child and the Need for Media Literacy

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This is an interesting examination of the One Laptop Per Child global initiative and the need for a larger framework for understanding technology. It is…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.

February 12, 2011

Media Literacy Webinar

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My colleague, Frank Baker, just presented an excellent webinar (courtesy of ASCD) on media literacy basics. He provides a comprehensive overview of media literacy and…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.

February 8, 2011

Intro to Media Literacy—Free download

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The Media Literacy Project (founded by Deirdre Downs and Hugh Downs in 1993) is a nationally recognized leader in media literacy resources and education. Their curricula and…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.

January 1, 2011

How do I teach media literacy?

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The purpose of media literacy education is “to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression that they need…

Vanessa Greenwood, Ph.D.