Below, you will find links and information on five core media literacy themes. Click on a theme to find out more and access resources, lessons for PK-12 students, and Professional Development for educators.
In media literacy, Access is defined as how, when, where, and how often people have access to the tools, technology, and digital skills necessary to thrive.
In media literacy, Analyzing media content is the process of asking questions about a piece of media in order to identify authorship, credibility, purpose, technique, context, and economics
In media literacy, Evaluating media content involves drawing one’s own meaning, judgment, and conclusions about media messages based on the information gathered during media access, thoughtful analysis, and self-reflective interpretation.
In media literacy, media Creation is a form of expression. It encompasses learning how to express ideas through media and communication tools and using that power to create media narratives beyond those that exist in mainstream media.
Act(ion) is the culmination of accessing, analyzing, and evaluating media messages.
The annual U.S. Media Literacy Week is hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). The mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. U.S. Media Literacy Week calls attention to media literacy education by bringing together hundreds of partners for events and activities around the country.
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