Media Literacy

>>The relationship between media literacy skills and traditional literacy skills is that students are pulling information from reading sources. Whether it be a book, or an internet web page, they are still learning and taking in information. 


QUOTE:
 "In a 2005 survey of 7th graders in urban Connecticut middle schools and rural South Carolina schools, roughly one-third of the students reported that they were required to use the Internet for a school assignment at least once a week (Internet Reading Research Group & New Literacies Research Team, 2006)."

RESPONSE:
I feel as though I can relate to this quote. I feel as though the longer I am in school, the more I am on the internet. Whether it be researching, blogging, or just checking e-mail, I am normally required by school to be online.  Sometimes this can be difficult because my internet, or web-pages can be down, but I always try to find a way around my problems, even if it means being a little late. Yes it is nice to have books, they are still very important, but I feel as though there is much more information on the internet. You can view so much more than you can in a simple text book. The internet and technology of computers is growing vastly. I even post blogs from the internet on my cell phone. It s very efficient, and so easy to do, I love it! It is very important to be up to date in this quick changing world, no one has time to fall behind. I feel as though we all should be trained to a certain extent when it comes to technology, and media literacy.

David, J. (2009). Teaching media literacy. (6 ed., Vol. 66, pp. 84-86). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Teaching-Media-Literacy.aspx

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Is media changing language?

 "For example, in a study I did of college students' instant messaging conversations, out of 11,718 words, only 31 were "online lingo" abbreviations, and only 90 were acronyms (of which 76 were LOL)." (Crystal, 2008; Plester, Wood, & Bell, 2008).


     I could not believe this study! I think that educators and the older generation are wrong when they say we are destroying language. However,  I do agree that we sometimes mistreat language. Language, from everywhere is beautiful, and is meant to be interpreted in different ways. Words make a sentence, sentences make conversations, and in the end it is how we all communicate and connect. But, just because a kid says, "brb" or "lol" in a text, does not mean they use the words aloud, at least not all the time. Now I am sure that some of us have an occasional slip of text mumbo jumbo and say "LOL" or "BRB", but kids aren't trying to "ruin language".  There was a study where this was said: "These days you sometimes hear students saying "brb" (be right back) to one another when they temporarily take their leave. I have also overheard "lol" (laughing out loud) in conversations among young people.(5)"
These words are just acronyms, words made into smaller understandings. It is not because we are "dim" or falling to our knees, but rather much simpler. We all use acronyms, I mean think about when you have written out an invitation to an event, RSVP is right at the top and is very important. Bill Gates once said, I choose a lazy person to do a diffucult job... because he'll find an easy way to do it (Bill Gates)."  I think this is a phenomenal quote! Just because someone is "lazy" does not mean they do not have a little genius in them. When it comes down to writing, we all make mistakes. There is no such thing as a perfect person. It really did shock me that students are more attentive when they are writing than when they text. Yes we do have the occasional "slip", but everyone makes mistakes. We live in a world where textin is frowned upon by many of the older generations, but it is a way of learning; something all should experience.

"It's natural for languages to evolve. But what should really 

concern us is the way computers and mobile phones are 

changing our attitudes toward language."- Naomi S. Baron

Baron, N. (2000). Alphabet to email: How written English evolved and where it's heading. New York: Routledge.

Crystal, D. (2008). Txtng: The gr8 db8. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Hale, C., & Scanlon, J. (1999). Wired style: Principals of English usage in the digital age. New York: Broadway Books.

Lenhart, A., Smith, A., & Macgill, A. R. (2008). Writing, technology, and teens. Washington, DC: Pew Internet and American Life Project. Available: http://pewresearch.org/pubs/808/writing-technology-and-teens

Plester, B., Wood, C., & Bell, V. (2008). Txt msg n school literacy: Does texting and knowledge of text abbreviations adversely affect children's literacy attainment? Literacy, 42(3) 137–144.

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voting rights -the history place

Wiki !

Learned - I was so surprised that Wikipedia is bigger on the Internet than even TIMES! Also that in 2004/2005 they were on the top 50 websites.
- The wiki book project is an amazing thing! I think it's incredible that there are people who want to reach out and help others. Even if it may only be an encyclopedia, I love the idea of the project.
- I also learned that wiki can be a good tool and that there are jut a bunch Of volunteers who want to expand and teach people new things everyday.

I agree
- I agree that just because something isn't on google, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. You really have to take out some time and be dedicated to understand that things are out there and they are real.
- I agree that wiki should be used in classes. All resources are very important and there could be so much to learn.

I have to disagree..
- I would disagree that people shouldn't use it. Some people just do not understand how it works. Because wiki is open to anyone it may not be a solid resource, but it is very useful . Not everything is solid though, all information is gathered and written down. People judge based on the Internet, and the usage an can be perceived wrong.

what every college student should know

Nap Time

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http://www.fairmontstate.edu/schoolofeducation/destination-education

Double Journal Entry #1 -Digital Upgrade

QUOTE
     "When we criticize students for making digital videos instead of reading “Gravity’s Rainbow,” or squabbling on Politico.com instead of watching “The Candidate,” we are blinding ourselves to the world as it is. And then we’re punishing students for our blindness. Those hallowed artifacts — the Thomas Pynchon novel and the Michael Ritchie film — had a place in earlier social environments. While they may one day resurface as relevant, they are now chiefly of interest to cultural historians. But digital video and Web politics are intellectually robust and stimulating, profitable and even pleasurable."
     "Simply put, we can’t keep preparing students for a world that doesn't exist. We can’t keep ignoring the formidable cognitive skills they’re developing on their own. And above all, we must stop disparaging digital prowess just because some of us over 40 don’t happen to possess it. An institutional grudge match with the young can sabotage an entire culture(Heffernan 2011)."


RESPONSE
I decided to chose these two quotes to show how our society is constantly changing. However, our education systems are not keeping up with the current technology needed for the future. Children of our day and age are constantly using the web to learn. Websites such as Nick Jr., Disney, and PBS have been grabbing the attention of children as young as 2 or 3 to learn virtually. Not only do they provide entertainment, but also learning experiences such as how to count, spell, and some even teach our children a second language. This technology will benefit the next generation of children. But, how are we supposed to live or work in the future with no experience of what is to come. I believe that if you are to work in a social environment such as a school you need to be trained in the technical field. If our students are not properly trained, we are preparing them for a world that does not exist. I mainly say this because technology almost runs the entire world. Technology is our future, without it we wouldn't have made it this far.


VIDEO
This video is showing how even some of our youngest children are benefiting from technology in schools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhb4n4ADbM


SOURCES

Heffernan, V. (2011). Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade. Retrieved Aug 26, 2012, from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp

Minnetonka Schools (2009, August 6) Technology in Early Childhood Family Education Classrooms -YouTube. YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. . Retrieved August 26, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2B8PamY48&feature=autopl

The Future Of Work

     While watching this video, I was so surprised of the facts that were given. I cannot believe that only ten years ago there were no social networks and that only ten years before then we didn't even have the web! It makes me question as to where we would be today if we would have never received such things. The video also make me realize that there is so much to learn beyond college. I mean, the world is growing and changing everyday; and for some of us it is a struggle to even keep up! We need to learn more about technology and how it is effecting us. The future of work is flat, I completely agree. We barely live without computers, and without being properly educated we will not be able to move forward. Books aren't "bad", but a child would rather be learning visually. The children of our generation will run our future and I feel as though they must be educated properly.

     After watching the video on The Future Of Work, I thought back about how my educational experiences have prepared me for the future. I came to the conclusion that I am totally lost. We live in a world full of social networks, media, companies that only rely on the web and so much more, but I am not classified nor do I have the slightest idea about how to go about the future of work. Being 19, you would think I would know a little more about computers and networks and how things work over the web; but age has nothing to do with it. My father is 44 years old and can work websites better than me, create amazing things, get into a computer if necessary, and so many other skills. I believe we need better education in the technology fields. We need to better educate, and get children and middle school and high school kids interested in the future. They are the ones who will be providing the work and running this world.