Media Education: Sept. 8 - 11

Friday, Sept. 11/09 - Documentary Genre
Today we are working in the library computer lab. Use your time to explore the DIY DOCO interactive documentary site and work on journal responses. You can write about any topics or media we review in class. Your three journal responses (each 1/2 to 1 page double-space typed) are due on Mon. Sept. 28.

Thursday, Sept. 10/09 - Documentary Genre
Today, we will start our study of documentary media. We will view Three Types of Documentary Genre and Cellphone: The Ring Heard Round the World
Continue work on writing three journal responses to any topics or media we review in class. Your three journal responses (each 1/2 to 1 page double-space typed) are due on Mon. Sept. 28.

Wednesday, Sept. 9/09 - Privacy in the Digital Age
Today, we're discussing how privacy is impacted by the media and technology we interact with on a daily basis.

"Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion." Democracy Now. (Parts 1 &2)


Tuesday, Sept. 8/09. Welcome to English 11.
Today, we reviewed the course outline and started our media literacy unit.