Classwork 10.22

Look at the following websites and record the information about the pages using our Homepage Analysis Sheet. We will use this sheet as a basis for a class discussion.

CBS 2

CNN

ABC 7

PBS

NBC 4

FOX 11

Based on what you have read and discussed, what does Marshall McLuhan's statement "The medium is the message" mean to you now?"

Write a paragraph explaining your answer and use information that you learned from monday's class discussion and your homework to support your response.

Classwork 10.20

To further explore media's impact on teens, visit the following websites, read the article and write a summary of each article on a sheet of paper. Click on the links below to view the websites.

Impact of Media on Children & Teens

Children, Adolescents and Television

Media Mayhem in the Midst of Tragedy

Television Violence

Violence in the News

Media Shapes Perception Day 1

Today we will continue to explore how media shapes our perception by examining a specific media event as well as how news organizations cover such events. This entire discussion will involve activities and discussions to help you answer the question..how does media shape our perceptions.

Today's warm up...

What do you remember of the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina?

Exploring Podcasts

Today I want you look through and subscribe to a podcast of interest for you. Once you have subscribed, listen to a podcast and then write a review of the podcast in your blog. You have 30 minutes to complete this. Even if you do not finish the podcast, and some of you might, write a review of what you did listen to.

Today we will begin a new unit where we will look at how media shapes our perceptions. We will explore the media's influence through a case study and also examine how our views are shaped by the media. The technology we will focus on is podcasting which is changing the way society uses media. To get started, we will identify and understand how media is used and how it affects society.

Today's warm up question...

In what way(s) does the media impact you on a daily basis?

Project Work Day #2

Today you will continue to work on your project, but with a little twist. I will explain once you have completed your warm up.

Warm Up...

Write a paragraph persuading a friend how MySpace can be dangerous and for them to use caution when on the site.

Today you will continue to work on developing your argument. By the end of the period, you should have 75% of your outline completed.

This morning Mrs. Marsh discussed internet safety. What could you do, as a member of the Media Arts class, to help spread the word to your classmates, the school community, family and friends about internet safety?

Developing Your Debate Argument

You've now read the last of the articles discussing the positives and negatives of Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. You've analyzed the articles, discussed the articles, and made a chart to outline the good and the bad. Now, that you've looked at all sides, what is your opinion? Write a paragraph answering the question "Does the value that Facebook, MySpace and YouTube provide outweigh the moral and ethical objections to them?"

Today in class you will begin to form your arguments and prepare for your debate.