I was born in West Virginia and have lived there all my life except for eight years in which lived in different places throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona working for the USAF. After a those adventurous years in the Southwest, I moved back to Appalachia in hopes of becoming a school teacher and starting a family. I met Albani my first day back in WV and we were married ten months later. This is our tenth year together and we are expecting our third child this semester. These days, I teach English and Theatre at Bridgeport High School and I truly love my job. Having a deeper understanding of media literacy will certainly enrich both of my content areas. From this class I hope to strengthen my knowledge of how media has come to take such an important place in 21st century culture and to make me aware of my responsibilities as educator to pass that on to the next generation.
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Jared's Intro
Just to add my question responses to post above:
ReplyDeleteTeaching media literacy is important because, in the 21st century, the vast amount of “messages” students receive about culture, politics, current events, and perhaps even ethical standards comes from the ever-changing mass media that is a part of our daily lives. Students need teachers as guides to help them think critically about these messages.
I want to learn about teaching media literacy in order to become a more effective guide in helping the young adults in my classes learn to interpret their world.
My only concern about teaching media literacy is that I myself will become overwhelmed by the vastness of the media. Sometimes I feel powerless when trying to take it all in and make sense of it myself.
One thing I learned about you is...you have an adventurous personality.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar or different than me because...we both like the outdoors and enjoy making school fun.
One thing about you I would like to know more about is......where did you get your undergrad at?
One thing I learned about you is you enjoy your family.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me, because you are adventurous.
One thing about you i would like to know more about is, what was your most favorite adventure?
One thing I learned about you is you are outgoing!
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me in that you love your family
One thing about you I would like to know more about what is your favorite subject in school
One thing I learned about you is that you seem like a very unique individual and you aren't afraid to be yourself.
ReplyDeleteYou seem similar to me because you like to have fun everyday.
One thing about you I would like to know more about is where was that rock picture taken?
One thing I learned about you is that you like school.
ReplyDeleteWe have that in common is that we have a good family.
One thing I would like to learn is when you finish up the Masters.