Tag Archives: media literacy

No, the internet is not making us dumber 2

In my relatively short time in the consulting world, I’ve unfortunately already encountered the stalwart of entrenched, outmoded school policy that effectively undermines attempts by teachers, however well-intentioned, to pursue a pedagogy centered on increasing media literacy.  Far from being a tech evangelist, I do think thoughtful uses of technology (esp. in the classroom) can [...]

Radical experiment in teaching – World Simulation, Twitter, and media literacy 1

Last week Dr. Wesch and his class ran the 5th(?) successful World Simulation for Intro to Cultural Anthropology here at K-State. I was there helping get things set up and video taping the action. Every year the World Sim always proves to be an awesome experience. Having taught for Dr. Wesch twice [...]