Incorporating Media Literacy into Instruction

Today’s students need to know how media messages are produced and how they impact society. Students also need to know how to respond to media messages and leverage media to voice their own thoughts. We discuss media literacy, relevant resources, and their incorporation into blended curriculum.

Dr. Lesley Farmer, Professor at California State University (CSU) Long Beach, coordinates the Teacher Librarianship program, and manages the CSU ICT Literacy Project. A frequent presenter and writer for the profession, she is a Fullbright scholar and has garnered several honors. Dr. Farmer’s research interests include digital citizenship, information literacy and data analytics.