I have to admit that going into education I didn't realize that so many different forms of technology could be incorporated into the teachings that occur day after day. At the beginning of the semester, I knew how to use the usual tools and technology that I grew up using such as PowerPoint, but I had no idea about the numerous tools and types of technology that not only helps students but teachers as well. With the idea of using social media websites for PLNs alone, one can reach out to so many different educators, bloggers, and in general ideas that we can use in the classrooms ourselves. Using twitter this semester was a new experience for me, and for the most part I still consider myself a novice user, but I understand the value and help I can get just by reaching out to other educators via twitter! Now that I am aware of these resources, it is in a way mind boggling that people aren't able to use these same resources simply because they are not aware of them.
I personally feel that finishing this course has definitely prepared me that much more to be a more knowledge, better prepared, and more efficient teacher that can teach 21st century learners for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I now know about the various tools and skills that I can improve as I grow, which as a result will make me a better educator. Also, the ability to communicate and reach out to so many other people throughout the world results in an endless amount of help and guidance these individuals can offer. By having these resources available, one can adapt and modify tools and tech that will make learning more fun, engaging, and beneficial to the students . Because the options are endless when it comes to tech tools and different types of technology, I know that anyone can incorporate these user friendly tools and skills in their own lives, which will furthermore prepare and guide educators.
As I had previously stated, going into the course I had no know real knowledge on these different types of technology that are available, so everything I learned in the course was something that really stood out to me as being useful. Through this course, I have learned a lot about education, technology that can be used in education, the issues and problems that educators must be aware of, and how to reach others for assistance. All of these factors play a huge role in how I will teach in the near future, but I am sure that because I am now familiar with these valuable resources, I will be a better teacher.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Media Literacy
Hi again,
Today in class we discussed and learned about media literacy, what it is, how it affects people, and how it’s used in class. I think using media literacy is a skill that everyone should be familiar with and really understand its purpose. I feel strong about this topic because I find that people often times misinterpret the meaning and purpose of certain types of media literacy, which alters the true meaning and message. For example, people watch something on TV, the internet, or any kind of media source for that matter and get a certain message that they think may be true, when in fact the creator meant something different. From there the person may share their view or message they got from that media source and can possibly create rumors or give altered meanings. For this very reason, I think that teaching media literacy is an important part of being an analytic, attentive, and informed student.
I think that the one piece in particular that stuck with me the most about the presentation in class is a video showing an African American man and describing a criminal that was accused of robbery, murder, assault, and rape. While watching the video, people generally said that they thought that the man in the video was that very person being accused of all of the crimes, when in fact he is the police lieutenant that apprehended the suspect being described. This example alone shows how people’s views can be manipulated in a way to think of something other than reality. This altered perception is exactly what should be corrected, because we will continue to see similar things in life in the same manner. We should teach students how to be aware of the meanings, the purpose of that particular piece, and overall to be better educated on media literacy.
Today in class we discussed and learned about media literacy, what it is, how it affects people, and how it’s used in class. I think using media literacy is a skill that everyone should be familiar with and really understand its purpose. I feel strong about this topic because I find that people often times misinterpret the meaning and purpose of certain types of media literacy, which alters the true meaning and message. For example, people watch something on TV, the internet, or any kind of media source for that matter and get a certain message that they think may be true, when in fact the creator meant something different. From there the person may share their view or message they got from that media source and can possibly create rumors or give altered meanings. For this very reason, I think that teaching media literacy is an important part of being an analytic, attentive, and informed student.
I think that the one piece in particular that stuck with me the most about the presentation in class is a video showing an African American man and describing a criminal that was accused of robbery, murder, assault, and rape. While watching the video, people generally said that they thought that the man in the video was that very person being accused of all of the crimes, when in fact he is the police lieutenant that apprehended the suspect being described. This example alone shows how people’s views can be manipulated in a way to think of something other than reality. This altered perception is exactly what should be corrected, because we will continue to see similar things in life in the same manner. We should teach students how to be aware of the meanings, the purpose of that particular piece, and overall to be better educated on media literacy.
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