Belinha S. DeAbreu

Media literacy and information literacy are intertwined as part of the information world students need to manage rather than be managed. This book, one of many on the topic, provides a sensible overview and justification for teaching the topic. This section is followed by numerous lessons on television, movies, photography, radio, advertising, and a few web 2.0 technologies. The lessons are designed to be given independently but the authors encourage that these be integrated into the existing curriculum. It is unfortunate that at the end of each lesson that they did not provide tips for integration into various curricular topics which would have added to the value of the collection. The CD-ROM contains all the lessons in pdf format so the teacher or librarian can print out the lesson of interest, although, it would be just as simple to photocopy it from the text. While web 2.0 technologies are mentioned, a whole book could be created about managing messages or being influenced by messages in this newer technology where most kids and teens are. Look over your shelf on media literacy and assess the number of ideas for teaching. If you need a fresh set, here is a good collection to acquire.… (meer)