Why is this important?
Society needs critical thinkers!In the past, being "literate" meant being able to read and write. But times have changed! Now, "text" include the use of words, graphics, sounds, and/or images, in print, oral, visual,or electronic form Today, the average American spends 32 hours/month online, and 28 hours of television/week! And we are exposed to about 5000 advertisements DAILY. That is a lot of information to be exposed to so regularly!
It is important to understand that every type of text has a purpose, as well as a target audience. For example, this website's target audience is students and their parents, and its purpose is to keep track of our classroom in an interactive way! However, not every use of the media is so innocent. Therefore, it is vital to be familiar with the "five core concepts" shown on the left. With them, we can really analyze all of that information we take in on a daily basis! In my class, we will use the "five core concepts", as well as the media triangle to navigate through our subject areas! |
Last Modified: December 8, 2012