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C&I Spring Retreat
Terry Atkinson
Carol Brown
March 26, 2010
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WHAT IS LITERACY?
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GROUP YOURSELF WITH 4-5 OTHERS. SHARE YOUR LIST OF 45 WORDS, PHRASES ALIGNED WITH THIS TERM. YOU HAVE
TWO MINUTES.
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WHAT IS LITERACY?
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We suggest an adaptation of UNESCO’s definition:
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Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create,
communicate, compute and use printed and written materials
AND A VARIETY OF RELATED TOOLS associated with varying
contexts AND SETTINGS. Literacy involves a continuum of
learning enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to
develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate
fully in their community and wider society.
SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy
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21st Century Skills
Framework
INFORMATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS
Information Literacy
Media Literacy
ICT Literacy
INFORMATION LITERACY
OUR DEFINITION: Gathering resources and applying them in order to answer a
question….(Thus, important to know how to pose important questions for this
purpose)
THEIR DEFINITION:
Accessing and Evaluating Information
-Accessing information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)
-Evaluating information critically and competently
Using and Managing Information
-Using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
-Managing the flow of information from a wide variety of sources
-Applying a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of
information
INFORMATION LITERACY
Compare research models—
Big6,
Webquest,
I-Search,
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Big6 ~ Webquest
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and
physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
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4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)
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Introduction--The purpose of this
section is to both prepare and hook
the reader. The student is the
intended audience.
Task--The task focuses learners on
what they are going to do specifically, the culminating
performance or product that drives
all of the learning activities.
Process--This section outlines how
the learners will accomplish the
task. Scaffolding includes clear
steps, resources, and tools for
organizing information.
Evaluation--This section describes
the evaluation criteria needed to
meet performance and content
standards.
Conclusion--The conclusion brings
closure and encourages reflection.
INFORMATION LITERACY
Webquest as authentic inquiry based learning.
Should the U.S. Intervene?
INFORMATION LITERACY
Compare research models
I-Search— Characteristics of I Search Model
Prepares students to engage in research
methods through models such as Big6 or
Webquest.
MEDIA LITERACY
OUR DEFINITION: Communicating effectively (including ethical decisionmaking) within a variety of media formats
THEIR DEFINITION:
Analyzing Media
-Understanding both how and why media messages are constructed, and for what purposes
-Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included
or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors
-Applying a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of
media
Creating Media Products
-Understanding and utilizing the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and
conventions
-Understanding and effectively utilizing the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse,
MEDIA LITERACY
Important in today’s world?
“From the clock radio that wakes us up in the morning until we fall asleep watching the
late night talk show, we are exposed to hundreds, even thousands of images and ideas
not only from television but now also from newspaper headlines, magazine covers,
movies, websites, photos, video games and billboards. Even T-shirts shout their
slogans.”
-from “Today’s Image Culture and Why Media Literacy
Matters”
http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article100.html
MEDIA LITERACY
Ethics, Copyright Issues….
Many teachers report that when incorporating media within their classes they are unsure
about copyright and fair use guidelines. Here are YouTube links offering simple,
straightforward information about these guidelines:
Educational Copyright
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3FJcL9Z2M0&NR=1
Purpose of Copyright and Fair Use
http://www.mediaeducationlab.com/news/music-videos-help-educators-and-studentsconquer-copyright-confusion
MEDIA LITERACY
So what might exemplary Media Literacy experiences look like in school classrooms?
View the following video clip (8 minutes):
http://winmedia.ecu.edu/itconsult/sunr/Terry Atkinson/violence.wmv
RELATED MEDIA LITERACY RESOURCES:
Center for Media Literacy
http://www.medialit.org/about_cml.html
How to Teach Media Literacy http://www.medialit.org/focus/tea_home.html
Media Literacy Clearinghouse
http://www.frankwbaker.com/
Why Media Literacy Matters
http://www.mediachannel.org/classroom/
ICT LITERACY
OUR DEFINITION: Communicating effectively through the use of hardware and
software.
THEIR DEFINITION:
Applying Technology Effectively
-Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information
-Using digital technologies (computers, PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.),
communication/networking tools and social networks appropriately to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate and create information to successfully function in a
knowledge economy
-Applying a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the
access and use of information technologies
ICT LITERACY
Systems Software --- includes operating
systems such as Mac or Windows
Applications Software --- includes programs
used to perform jobs or present information.
ICT LITERACY
Applications Software --Tools, Tutors, Tutees
ICT LITERACY
Applications Software --- Tools---•Productivity software such as word processing,
database applications, spreadsheet applications.
ICT LITERACY
Applications Software --- Tutors--Includes •Multimedia Tutorials, (MATH-KAL)
•Simulations, (StockTrak) and
•Integrated Learning Systems (Orchard)
ICT LITERACY
Includes –
•Authoring Software (Hyperstudio, Camtasia)
•Presentation Software (PowerPoint,
Notebook)
•Communications Software (Blogs, email)
•Artificial Intelligence (GeometerSketchpad)
Image sources:
• genomicenterprise.com/technology_news
• http://www.p21.org/