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Curriculum and Instruction

2011

Professional Articles

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The State Of Media Literacy: A Rejoinder, Renee Hobbs Nov 2011

The State Of Media Literacy: A Rejoinder, Renee Hobbs

Renee Hobbs

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Digital And Media Literacy: The Pleasures And Perils Of Online Pranking, Renee Hobbs Oct 2011

Digital And Media Literacy: The Pleasures And Perils Of Online Pranking, Renee Hobbs

Renee Hobbs

Developing critical thinking and communication skills are vital for21st-century students. Discover how focusing on online pranks with your students can lead to media literacy and ethical responsibility.


Digital And Media Literacy: Tapping Into Popular Culture, Renee Hobbs Sep 2011

Digital And Media Literacy: Tapping Into Popular Culture, Renee Hobbs

Renee Hobbs

It’s something every principal understands: when teachers have low expectations of their students, they may rely on lecturing, explanation and recitation, over-controlling classroom interaction, and summarizing texts on behalf of students. But when teachers develop and implement curriculum ideas that are predicated on students as active, engaged, and independent learners, great things can happen in the classroom. Teachers who are already using news media, popular culture, and digital media to support academic achievement in language arts, science, history, and the arts are discovering the power of connecting students’ digital learning skills to fundamental practices in analysis, evaluation, composition, reflection, and …


Connecting Kids With News In Their Community, Renee Hobbs May 2011

Connecting Kids With News In Their Community, Renee Hobbs

Renee Hobbs

Youngsters made video games, and educators found that ‘hands-on activity helped kids to process news reporting. It also gave them ways to tell this story by integrating their perspectives as they aimed it at fresh audiences.’