Journal Post #7

Quote: "Media literacy in the past tended to focus on alerting students to stereotypes, advertising, and propaganda and on protecting them from undesirable influences. Today's digital media literacy encompasses many additional topics, from using search engines, to creating Web sites and online profiles, to participating in social networking. One of the most basic strands of media literacy emphasizes the skills and knowledge students need to locate and critically assess online content."

Reaction:  This quote says alot to me about how society works and is changing.  When I read this quote I looked up some media literacy from years ago and then compared it to recent media literacy.  I was able to notice a huge difference and it proved this quote to be correct.  To think about what to use in media literacy to cause a person to think or feel a certain way is a complicated and complex process.  To see that people are now able to make media literacy that actually forces people to think and sometimes even learn is quite impressive to me.

Sources: David, Jane L. "Educational Leadership:Literacy 2.0:Teaching Media Literacy." Membership, Policy, and Professional Development for Educators – ASCD. 2011. Web. 07 Oct.

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