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NAMLE (formerly the Alliance for a Media Literate America) is a membership organization of media education practitioners.
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NAMLE is a national membership organization dedicated to advancing the field of media literacy education in the US.
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Originated the 5 core concepts that explain media literacy & the 5 key questions that get kids thinking & analyzing media messages.
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Site offers a biography of writer and poet Maya Angelou as well as more than 25 video clips of her speaking on issues including literature and the civil rights movement.
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Details the impact of the explorer's diary on expansion in America, as well as background on their lives and military careers.
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Video clips and related resources follow the life and career of the military hero.
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Video clips and links to related resources chronicle the life of business titan from his early difficult childhood to his prosperous days.
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Explore the origins of this traditional American holiday, fun facts, turducken, and much more.
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Spanish-language site for History Channel includes a This Day in History feature as well as many pages exploring world history.
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Discovery Channel website explores the prehistoric eras in which dinosaurs existed.
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Video clips explore everything from how to separate silk from the worm to how deep sea divers are trained.
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MTV site presents resources for young people to explore body image, mental health, nutrition, and more as well as ideas on how to take action if they or someone they know needs help.
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The Center for Media and Public Affairs is a nonpartisan research and education organization that conducts scientific studies of the news and entertainment media.
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The child advocacy organization Children Now uses media as a tool to improve children’s lives. It releases reports on children’s issues and is a partner in the Talking with Kids website, which helps parents discuss tough issues with their youngsters.
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The Canadian site Media Awareness Network is full of media literacy information and activities for parents, teachers, and children.
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The Lab is a leading community outreach and research program in media literacy education.
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Created by noted media literacy authority Frank Baker, the Clearinghouse is a rich source of links for information and activities including articles, lesson plans, activities, and research findings.
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The National Institute on Media and Family provides research, information, and resources about the impact of media on children and families, including an annual review and rating of video games.
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The National Telemedia Council promotes media literacy through workshops and Telemedium: The Journal of Media Literacy.
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The New Mexico Media Literacy Project is a grassroots, activist organization that offers The State of Media Education newsletter, workshops, trainings, CD-ROMs, and other resources.
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This survey was conducted to better understand the evolving challenges and opportunities offered by technology.
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This report looks at the state of media literacy as seen by educators from all levels – elementary, middle, and senior high – and points to some of Cable in the Classroom’s timely and useful resources.
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A media poll, conducted in 2007, about parents' actions and attitudes on the internet.
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The new definition of media literacy now includes the ability to access, understand, analyze, evaluate and create media messages.
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All media is all carefully put together, or "constructed," to achieve a specific result.
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Each person seeing that ad will interpret its message differently, based on their own age, culture, life experiences, values, and beliefs.
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Most media is brought to you by large corporations that are in business to make money.
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Connecting and educating thousands of youth across the country.
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What can we learn from studying the civil rights movement and Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision?
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Early-childhood education experts share their tips, advice, and strategies for using technology with preschoolers.
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Although many districts are cutting back on their arts programs, some are forming partnerships to augment their offerings.
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An online primer for parents and teachers on the key concepts of media literacy.
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Science programs and publications can prompt inquiries into
purpose and point of view.
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Science programs and publications can prompt inquiries into
purpose and point of view.
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What can be learned from the ways that young people promote themselves online?
Staking a claim on MySpace, Facebook, or any social-networking site is more than a trend—it’s about identity and the desire to
be known. And exploring techniques of self-presentation is a powerful way for students to hold a mirror up to themselves and their media-literacy skills.
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The Labor Day holiday presents a ready-made opportunity to explore stereotypes in the media.
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KQED's new media literacies curriculum provides free lesson plans and other resources.
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This paper explores many of the issues related to the media that children create and share.
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Engaging game from the FTC that teaches about how advertising works.
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Explores the life and works of the painter and sculptor, including an interactive tour of one of his works.
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Students practicing digital ethics use media appropriately and respect their own and others' privacy and property.
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Sites to help you learn what to look for and how to teach your students to avoid plagiarism.
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Useful information and online resources about copyright .
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Good netiquette helps children communicate online clearly, courteously, and more safely.
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Today’s kids are more than simply users of media and technology; they’re also creators.
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Digital ethics is all about teaching ethical, courteous, and productive behavior while using digital media.
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C-SPAN Classroom has launched "Deliberations", a website designed to engage students in classroom deliberations about current issues being debated in Congress.
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Learn about the the importance of data privacy in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Learn about the use and misuse of infographics in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Experts from the Cyberbullying Research Center examine the phenomenon of “sexting.”
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This website explores nine elements that prepare students for a life rich with technology and opportunity.
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A video tutorial on social networking basics.
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Matrix for including digital citizenship topics and concepts across the curriculum.
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An online virtual community where kids learn smart, ethical, behaviors through fun activities.
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Geared to elementary school students, this animated series, based on the popular children's book, uses national literacy standards as inspiration.
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Animated series explores the world of literature as a family of lions discovers different books in a library
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Series chronicles the adventures of Becky Botsford, a fifth-grader who transforms into WordGirl, a definition dynamo.
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Series follows WordFriends, 3D animated characters who use words to meet challenges and go on fun adventures.
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Suddenlink Communications, Amarillo Independent School District (ISD) launched a local internet safety program CSI: Connect Safely to the Internet.
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Mediacom GED Connection provides "Learning - To Go!" On Demand
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"CMT One Country's" National Call to Volunteerism, "The Power of One"
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ACT takes the unexpected angle on pro-social stories.
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Ethics & Communities, Digital Literacy, Internet Safety & Security, Technology, Personal Development
MTV's "A THIN LINE" is a broad-based, multi-year campaign empowering America's youth to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse.
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Internet safety from Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows.
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The FTC's "Living Life Online" talks to kids about digital citizenship and more.
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New research on how youth develop their expectations of how they should behave and how they expect to be treated when online.
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Help kids understand what malware is and how they can protect their devices and their privacy.
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Help students understand how small thoughtful actions taken online (and in person) can make a tremendous difference in the lives of others in this iKeepCurrent lesson
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Learn about the difference in being able to discover a password and having the right to use it in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Lessons, activities, parent & educator tips, & supporting resources brought to you by iKeepSafe & Cable in the Classroom.
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Learn about the very public nature of social networking in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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These lessons, activities, parent and educator tips, and supporting resources are brought to you by iKeepSafe and Cable in the Classroom.
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These lessons, activities, parent and educator tips, and supporting resources are brought to you by iKeepSafe and Cable in the Classroom.
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Learn how new technologies bridge the generation gap and promote closer bonds in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Learn how teens are using Twitter and how can they minimize privacy concerns in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds Teams Up with will.i.am to Launch Wouldn't It Be Cool If....
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Taking a stand against hate crimes on the internet in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Get Schooled Corporate-wide Campaign
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MTV's Get Schooled - College Affordability Challenge Contest