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Baker, F. W. (2009). Visual and Media Literacy:
Essential Components in a 21st Century Education. Florida Media Quarterly,
35(1), 18-19.
Summary:
The article focuses on the significance of media and
visual literacy as vital components of education in the 21st century in the
U.S. It notes that the annual curriculum skills maps of the Partnership for
21st Century Skills focus on geometry and science. The maps offer
recommendations for media and information literacy. It points out that many
educators point out that their teaching standards have not reached rapid
changes in technology and media.
Evaluation:
I agree with the author, that the standards cannot keep up with the rapid changes in technology and media. The author created the Media Literacy Clearinghouse
web site (www.frankwbaker.com) because he wanted to provide educators clear and
relevant examples of how media literacy could be incorporated into instruction.
The web site includes readings, recommended texts, links to streaming videos,
lesson plans and much more.
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