"They worked collaboratively, strategically, to build programs that fit the needs of their students and their school communities. There's no one-size-fits-all recipe for success" Pg. 168
Boy isn't this the truth?! I am completing my TIS (Technology Integration Specialist) Certification this year. I am in a high school of 1200+ students. Most of my teachers are willing to work with me to help them integrate technology in a meaningful way in their classroom. This is a blessing. What works in one classroom with one subject and teacher might not work in another. I have had teachers say, "I did this last year and it went very well. This year's group of students isn't interested in it." The TIS Cohort I am in is very supportive by giving examples of what worked for them in certain situations and what didn't, in detail. We often suggest apps or programs to use or try. Even though we don't see each other we communicate through projects, blogs, e-mail and discussion groups.
"Teachers need a community of support to aid them in exploring the full range of possibilities associated with using digital and media literacy in the classroom." Pg. 172
I think professional development in this area with specific examples in each subject area would go a long way to helping teachers integrate digital and media literacy in their classroom. I also think students are more likely to remember, learn and apply the concepts if it is integrated into the curriculum.
"Educators should feel confident that their use of copyrighted materials for teaching and learning is supported by the doctrine of fair use." Pg. 182
I want the teachers I work with, myself included, to be able to use video clips or pictures to demonstrate digital and media literacy. The information about screen capturing tools for fair use is very important to me. I can also model this and explain it while using it with teachers and students.
Hobbs, Renee. Digital and media literacy: Connecting culture and classroom. Corwin Press, 2011.
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