The goal of media education is to provide the instruction and tools necessary for students "to become effective users of information and technology" (http://www.memoweb.org/). Becker School District Media Specialist follow the Minnesota Media Education Standards (MEMO) in providing this instruction for students an support for teachers.
MEMO Beliefs
~ Literacy in all its forms is a fundamental life skill.
~ Learners must have access to a broad range of resources and evolving technologies for fundamental 21st century learning.
~ Student voluntary selection of reading materials from a diverse collection boosts achievement.
~ Information and technology literacy, which we define as research process, reading and media literacy, responsible use, and technology skills, should be embedded in all content areas and integrated into learning.
~ All educators must be skilled in the use of technologies to improve learning, information use and communication.
~ School and district media and technology teams must collaborate in the areas of information and technology support and training to ensure increased learning and effective management.
~ The principles of intellectual freedom must be preserved.