Media Fluency: The Ability to communicate effectively with graphical formats, just as we have been taught to do through written text.
what is happening????
visual society
Traditional writing skills are no longer enough
Redefine definition of "illiterate"
Beyond text-based communication
Media Fluency in the Real World
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Why buzzfeed is great
Forbes Media Literacy Quiz
Media Fluency Project
Project
Example of Project
Reflection
Students critically review and adjusts the communication as necessary alignment with the audience, message, and purpose
Students understand the principles of graphic design and employs creativity
Accurately and consistanly discerns intended message
Students understand a wide range of media and design
This project identifies the audience and considers their needs and preferences
Media Fluency in the Classroom
Students need to understand how to be effective in using digital tools to solve problems and create real-life products that communicate, inspire, and entertain
Students need to be media literate
The Process