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Media Literate Citizens (Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4)
Oct
Explore the importance of media in our everyday lives. Students will practice their visual literacy skills, create a cartoon and consider how they engage with media.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
In this digital workshop, your students will consider the important role of media in our democracy, discuss the techniques used by cartoonists and practice their visual analysis skills.
The program:
- develops civic literacy by visiting special places in Old Parliament House
- explores the role of the media in our democracy
- builds media literacy skills by examining current political cartoons for techniques and meaning
- develops visual analysis and media literacy skills using contemporary cartoons and exclusive content
- facilitates rich discussion around leadership and ways to make positive change
- uses collaborative construction to develop media creation skills
- involves students in interactive and engaging learning activities
- explores students’ rights and responsibilities in our democracy
The development of Media Literate Citizens has been guided by the Media Literacy Framework for Australia.
MoAD is a proud partner of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Museum of Australian Democracy
Event Details
Date & Time
24-Oct-2023 10:00AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
English » Making meaning through responding and composing » Reading and Viewing
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
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Technology and Materials Requirements
This digital experience requires access to a stable internet connection and Zoom.
Students will have the opportunity to practice their cartooning skills as part of the session. We highly recommend having a piece of paper and a pencil ready to go.
Post Event Requirements
If you’re looking for resources and activity ideas visit MoAD Learning Civics in Pictures and Media Literacy pages!
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: MoAD
Phone: 02 62708165
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/learning/teachers/digital-excursions/