Double Entry Journal #7

1.      Why did the authors do this study?

The authors wanted to see if media literacy in the classroom improves the ability of the students to be able to think for themselves and to be able to identify the main idea. They wanted to prove that there were other ways to learn than just the standard “old” ways.

2.      How did the authors do the study?

The authors used a high school Junior English class.  They used different types of media and images and incorporated them into the class. They then did a comparison of that group of students compared to a group of students that did not have the critical media analysis teachings.

3.      What data/results emerged from the study?

The results were that the students that had the critical media instruction were better able to discern information, to identify the main ideas, identify the purpose and the point of view. They were also better able to notice missing information.

4.      What do the authors conclude from the data analysis?

The authors concluded that the incorporation of digital media literacy into the classroom can be as effective as traditional classroom teaching and may even do a better job with the breakdown of information.

5.      What is the significance of the study?

This study was important because it shows that the incorporation of media literacy into the classroom is just as effective as traditional teaching.  Teachers can feel more comfortable exploring other avenues of teaching.

6.      How do these findings influence your position on media literacy and school curriculum?

These aren’t things that I had really given any thought before taking these classes.  The study helped me see a little clearer that digital media literacy can be very effective in the classroom and why.