Question 1: What inspired you to create this documentary about media literacy?  

I used to be a teacher. When I taught, I often used media in my classes. Just like now, we’re using media to learn.

However, when it comes to elementary school education, there is a lack of relevant teaching materials and limited formal teaching time. I wanted to teach media literacy, but I didn’t know where to start. That’s why I decided to find out—who’s teaching media literacy, and how are they doing it?

So, I made a documentary about these educators to explore how they teach, what challenges they face, and how they overcome them. The solution I discovered is collaboration. Just like today’s event— even universities like National Normal University are involved, and Teacher Uni is also doing it.

So, how can we connect everyone? In the video, there’s a scene with fish in fish tanks. These fish represent teachers. I hope they won't be trapped in their own tanks. Instead, they can connect with other tanks nearby, and together, discover a much bigger world. Working alone can feel exhausting. If you struggle for too long by yourself, you might sink. But when you realize you’re not alone, that others are swimming with you, you’ll be more motivated to keep going.

Let’s work together to make this happen. The main reason I wanted to create this video is to connect teachers with more resources and show those who are interested that many people in Taiwan are working on this. So, how can we connect and collaborate?

Question 2: Besides documentaries, how do you think we can promote media literacy?  

If you want to start promoting media literacy, you can begin by using the tools you already have. What do you use most often? Do you write blog posts or comments online? Do you like uploading photos and videos? Or do you prefer visiting classrooms to teach in person? If you’re a fifth or sixth grader today, how would you modify this content for younger students? Or, if you’re teaching first and second graders, what approach would you take?

In class, you can ask students: "What do you usually watch?" Listen to their answers, and then find ways to help them reflect on the connection between content and media. Right now, they might not fully understand what media is. For example, through the story in Teacher Uni’s picture book, they can start learning about media in a relatable way.

Let’s begin by introducing media step by step so that children can first get to know each other, and then get to know media. Once they understand media, they’ll be more open to it. For example, I heard some people created posters, and then put them up around campus or in their communities, asking for feedback. Some even started online communities, like Instagram accounts and similar projects.

Question 3: What do you think is currently the biggest gap in our understanding of media literacy?  

The biggest challenge is the lack of awareness. Although I can't say for sure, based on what teachers have shared, I feel that students are starting to develop a curiosity about media in their daily lives.

The first step is to observe. What do you see in the media around you? Which topics come up frequently? Find common patterns or emotional responses and start building your interest in media from there. I believed that this was just a simple practice.

Question 4: If life were a fish tank, where would you see yourself, and what would you want to achieve?  

I am on the surface of that fish tank. I am like the person on the surface. If you’re interested, I’ll extend my hand, and together, we’ll find a way out. I hope that when more people come together, our efforts will create ripples. As more and more people connect, can we become the people on the surface of the fish tank? Will the waves get bigger and bigger? Eventually, can we make a change together?

Maybe we’ll leave this small environment behind and discover that beyond the fish tank, there’s not just land—there’s a vast ocean, full of possibilities.