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.