Module 6
Build your toolkit: This week’s prompt is to begin to collect (curate) effective online tools that you can use later for both your students and the teachers you will work with. Begin with the Mediasmarts site, there is a wealth of information here. And then explore out. They can be demos, games, presentations, youtube clips, websites anything that inspires you in your teaching and learning of digital and media literacy. You can organize and present your collection in whatever way you wish.
Build your toolkit: This week’s prompt is to begin to collect (curate) effective online tools that you can use later for both your students and the teachers you will work with. Begin with the Mediasmarts site, there is a wealth of information here. And then explore out. They can be demos, games, presentations, youtube clips, websites anything that inspires you in your teaching and learning of digital and media literacy. You can organize and present your collection in whatever way you wish.
Creating strong, meaningful lesson plans regarding digital literacy is a passion of mine. The key is to provide engaging hooks to "reel students in." I always ensured that the classroom teacher took part in lesson activities while I gave direct instruction. As I began to curate the online information, I wanted to have a plethora of examples (e.g. lesson resources, game-based programs, posters, YouTube clips, etc.). With collaborating with teachers, I will advise them to start with MediaSmarts, Common Sense Media, and, the Digital Citizenship Program from the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Click the Sqworl link below to view my ongoing Digital and Media Literacy resources.
http://sqworl.com/4jgl6h
http://sqworl.com/4jgl6h