On Friday, June 28, 2024, Carol Arcus, from the Association for Media Literacy in Canada, won the Jessie McCanse Award for Significant Contributions to the Field of Media Literacy Education. As someone fortunate enough to work alongside Carol regularly, I was keen to hear her acceptance speech. Carol, as many modest people do when confronted by recognition of their … [Read more...] about Magic in the Mundane: Media Literacy Advocacy Advice from Carol Arcus
Joy, Contradictions, Complexity: A Day In the Life of a Teacher-Librarian
Abstract What is the impact of media literacy on school libraries? How do the many frameworks of media literacy and information literacy overlap? According to a crowd-sourced article compiled by AI and the Linked In community, 😉 “Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information effectively and ethically for a specific purpose. It involves … [Read more...] about Joy, Contradictions, Complexity: A Day In the Life of a Teacher-Librarian
Developing Agency with Virtual Kindergarten Students via GamePlay and Design
Abstract This case study used traditional games to engage 4- and 5-year-old students learning online during the 2021-22 school year. The theme of the unit was on decision-making and agency. Learners were exposed to the algorithmic nature of certain board games traditionally geared to younger children. They increased the agency involved in these games by designing the board … [Read more...] about Developing Agency with Virtual Kindergarten Students via GamePlay and Design
