Digital And Media Literacy by Renee Hobbs, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Maximize the power of media for teaching 21st-century skillsToday's students tweet, text, and navigate apps up to 12 hours each day, but they may not know how to effectively analyze a TV show or website. Award-winning author Renee Hobbs demonstrates how to incorporate media literacy into the secondary classroom, providing the tools teachers need to:Effectively foster students' critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skillsIntegrate media literacy into every subjectSelect meaningful media texts for use in the classroomRecognize the \"teachable moment\" in dialogue about popular cultureIncluded are vignettes of Grade 6-12 teachers who are connecting their English, history, chemistry, and health classrooms to media culture. A companion website offers video clips and discussion questions related to the sample lesson plans in each chapter. Digital andMedia Literacy offers a wealth of ideas that you can implement immediately to prepare students for college and the workforce. | Digital And Media Literacy by Renee Hobbs, Paperback | Indigo Chapters