The United States is in a media literacy crisis. Each year, students become more dependent on digital technologies without gaining the proper skills to effectively navigate them. Most educators, academics, and policymakers agree that media literacy is important. Yet, in many states there is no formalized media and information literacy (MIL) curriculum in their public education … [Read more...] about Media and Information Literacy in Oregon Education Policy Part 1
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An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
Abstract The proliferation of digital media has created a new challenge for educators: how to effectively teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information. This literature review methodically explores the role of school libraries in media literacy education, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. An analysis of the modern definitions of media … [Read more...] about An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
