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Media Literacy Visual Literacy?  What in the world is that

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One of the most important functions of the library is to help students develop their ability to question, seek information and then evaluate its validity.

Media literacy refers to the ability observe, read and evaluate material that we see each day. We get our information in so many forms today; blogs, webpages, wikis, email, text messages, FaceBook,Twitter, Instagram, T.V., and radio. In a world where a photograph really can lie. Students must learn to be literate in new ways.

Media literacy means visual literacy, being able to see through the sophisticated targeted advertising on the internet, and learning to think about the messages we receive in critical and thoughtful ways. It means understanding on-line safety.
Click here a clear explanation of the required skills.
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  • Book Links
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      • Library Learning
  • Library Calendar
  • Sustainable Westmeade
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    • Outdoor Education @ Westmeade >
      • Gardening for Wildlife Slideshow
      • Sign Our Petition
    • Wastefree Westmeade
    • Westmeade in MEDIA
    • Our history of sustainability
    • WE win plastic bag contest
    • Pollinator & Rain Garden Plants
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