Syllabus

= __Media Literacy Workshop Syllabus__=

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==**This workshop will be administered with our school's Macbook laptop cart. You may bring your own computer, however, I would advise against a Chromebook at this point until issues with Java are resolved.**==

Course Objectives:

 * ==Participants will develop a deeper understanding of visual and media literacy.==
 * ==Participants will be able to identify and understand the media literacy standards on the Virginia SOLs for their particular grade level.==
 * ==Participants will learn to use five web 2.0 tools to demonstrate media literacy concepts==
 * ==Participants will brainstorm and develop two media production assignments connected to their specific units==

Daily Schedule:
Media Formats Visual Messages and Camera Shots ||< Media Literacy **Readings**: //Why Media Literacy?// (H. Costner) //20 Reasons to Study the Media// (CML) SOL Media Literacy Standards Overview
 * < DAY ||< TOPIC ||< ACTIVITIES ||
 * < 1 ||< Media Literacy Introduction


 * Discussion**: Why do **//you//** think we need to integrate media literacy into our schools?

Understanding Persuasion and Persuasion Techniques ||< Listening: NPR Podcast fact vs. opinion Quiz: Fact vs.Opinion Fact, Lie, Opinion assignment Lesson: Persuasion Techniques Quiz: Identify Persuasion Techniques in real ads
 * Action Activities:**
 * Compare and contrast media messages in different formats
 * Newseum front page image sharing and discussion
 * ToonDoo three panel cartoon creation ||
 * < 2 ||< Fact vs. Opinion


 * Discussion:** Tell the class about a time you used persuasion in the last few days. Did it work? How might you refine your technique after learning these concepts?

Motivations ||< Lesson: What makes a good PSA? Learning the Essential Elements
 * Action Activities: **
 * Create a Google Drawing persuasive print ad using an object you have with you.
 * Smartphone/camera grocery store field trip ||
 * < 3 ||< PSAs


 * Discussion**: Who benefits? Lets examine and discuss the motives behind the following three ads.

Reflections Brainstrorming Workshop Eval. || Share your creations with the class. (Peer review included)
 * Action Activities:**
 * Write two fun online restaurant reviews. (One glowing and one scathing)
 * Create a "point of view" Blabberize using a famous cultural or literary figure.
 * Plan your group PSA ||
 * < 4 ||< ACTIVITY DAY ||< Let's Have Fun!
 * 1) Group PSA create and publish
 * 2) Video Book recommendation
 * 3) Audio: storytelling scene podcast ||
 * 5 || Peer Review


 * Discussion**: Can media literacy education fit into **your** classes? What are the main obstacles to integrating media production into your units?


 * Activities**:
 * Brainstorm two unique project ideas for your classroom using the media tools we have learned.
 * Share with the group your best media integration idea.
 * Complete the Course Evaluation located on separate page. ||