Naomi Rockler- Gladen
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Why Do U.S. Students Need Media Literacy?
- By Naomi Rockler- Gladen
- Published 01/3/2007
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Why Do U.S. Students Need Media Literacy?
By Naomi Rockler-Gladen, Suite101.com - EdNews.org
Quick-- ask your students to name as many current heads of nations that they can think of. See how much they know about each of these leaders. Now ask your students to name as many characters on Friends as they can think of, and to tell you all that they know about each character. Which discussion will last longer? Which one will most of the students find more relevant and interesting?
