Media literacy education in K-12 schools can have positive impacts on students but requires educator preparation and resources to implement effectively. Teachers can become prepared through college certification programs, workshops, conferences and online resources from organizations like the National Association for Media Literacy Education. While schools face challenges like limited budgets, time and technology support, free and low-cost options exist for teachers to gain skills in helping students become critical thinkers about media messages.

1. Media Literacy in K-12
Education: How it
Happens
Stephanie Viens
Nov. 26, 2013

2. POSITIVE IMPACT
IMPLEMENTATION
EDUCATOR PREPARATION

5. • Bachelor’s Degree
• MTEL
• NCATE/NASDTEC Certified Preparation Program

7. • Books
• Online Resources
• Conferences/PD Workshops
• Educational Consultants

8. Conferences, Workshops, Professional Development

9. Online Resources:
• The Media Spot
• Powerful Voices for Kids
• Media Education Lab
• Media Education Foundation
• Center for Media Literacy
• NAMLE: Standards & Resource Hub

10. The Media Spot: Rhys Daunic

11. How the Ball Gets Rolling
Summer Institute
July 13 – 18, 2014

13. “But we have to meet curriculum standards!”

14. Teacher Apprehension
• Technology ):

15. Technology
Apprehension
Online,
multi-media
resources

17. $300 - $700
$2,000 - $7,500
www.themediaspot.org
$FREE

18. Limited Resources
• Time & Attention
• Technical & IT Staff
• Coverage for PD time