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JUST THINK teaches young people to lead healthy, responsible, independent lives in a culture highly impacted by media. It develops and delivers cutting-edge curricula and innovative programs that build skills in critical thinking and creative media production.
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Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart is a media literacy Web site for young people that encourages users to think critically about media and become smart consumers. Activities on the site are designed to provide users with some of the skills and knowledge needed to question, analyze, interpret and evaluate media messages.
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This resource represents a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use. Fair use is the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment under some circumstances—especially when the cultural or social benefits of the use are predominant. It is a […]
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This web page provides the reader with numerous articles on Media Literacy compiled by Brenna Coleman.
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This research report offers an analytical overview of existing research on the social uses of wireless communication technology. It seeks to provide a solid empirical basis for an informed discussion of the social uses and social effects of wireless in Europe, the Asian Pacific and the United States. Major themes explored include the deep connection […]
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On the Binding Biases of Time and Other Essays on General Semantics and Media Ecology consists of a series of explorations into our use of symbols, language, and media to relate to our environment, and how our different modes of perception and communication influence human consciousness, culture, and social organization. These essays draw upon and […]
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The Program or Be Programmed Study Guide is now available on rushkoff.com or via orbooks.com along with academic discounts for classes. The guide is accessible enough for high school students and casual book groups, but its discussion topics go deep enough for grad school, or anyone interested in thinking deeply about media and technology.
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This resources provides a video interview with Douglas Rushkoff. Mr. Rushkoff is a best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and regularly lectures on the intersection of media, art, and society. His new book, Program or Be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age, is a highly readable manifesto about the impact of the digital environment on […]
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This web page provides information about the Media Literacy Project, which was founded in 1993, and is currently a nationally recognized leader in media literacy resources and education. Since its establishment, Media Literacy Project has delivered dynamic multimedia presentations at conferences, workshops, and classrooms across the country. MLP’s mission is to advance education and advocacy […]
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This resource discusses the kinds of participatory practices youth are engaged in today, and draws up a provisionary list of the skills these practices demonstrate. The video provided on the page shows members of the NML team who share their thoughts and perspectives on the skills called the new media literacies.