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EDPT 204 is the introductory course for educational media and technology at McGill University (Faculty of Education).
The course reviews :
1. audio-visual education (words and pictures, sounds and images).
2. media and information literacy - we will explore how we as media consumers, engage with the media; special focus throughout the semester will be on improving our ability to critically analyze the media and their messages.
3. the rationale and underlying principles for the design, production and effective use of media are emphasized.
The course takes a studio teaching and project-based learning method. This semester I am using a 'spiral' approach to teaching the course. We come back to the same topic with a different lens several times throughout the course:
Students are introduced to the topic (i.e. books, movies, etc.) through an online (LaunchPad) module.
We then come back to the topic (several weeks later) through student created media projects & mini presentations.
Finally, while students present & share their media creations, during the second half of the course we conduct a critical media analysis (Bruzzese & Ott).
The 3rd edition was just published and the McGill Library has kindly purchased unlimited downloads of the ebook for students. Here is the link to the ebook version. You will need to log in to the McGill Library to view/ download the book. You have access to the whole book but please download & bring to class in PDF format. The in class media labs will be much easier for you to work on; if you the have the PDF copy readily available with your group.
I am uploading several articles and the chapter on Perusall account. Please create an account if you don't have one. Use the following course code BRUZZESE-NFVJE to access the materials.
I've included a screenshot below of the text in the McGill Library. Make sure you get the 3rd edition (i.w. 2019 version).
This semester I want everyone to experience an online learning class. I thought would be fun to be a learner while creating materials for both environments (online & regular face-to-face classrooms).
Consequently, you will be required to purchase the LaunchPad Version of the Media Essentials text. The cost will be $59.99 Canadian. Make sure you go to the CANADIAN store in order to be charged in Canadian funds:
If you have problems registering, purchasing, or logging in, please contact Customer Support.
You can reach a representative 7 days a week:
through the online form
by chat
by phone at (800) 936-6899
Looking forward to seeing you in class!
Sam Bruzzese
Class is scheduled on:
Tuesdays --> 6:05PM to 8:35 PM - from January 5 to April 6, 2019 in room B129 of the Education Building. 3700 McTavish Street.
"Digital media literacy continues its rise in importance as a key skill in every discipline and profession". New Horizon Report K-12, 2012.
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