Dynamic Elementary Education: Teaching Digital and Media Literacy

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2017

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The goal of this research study was to investigate the beliefs and practices of a small sample of elementary teachers who effectively instruct their students in the subjects of digital and media literacy. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with three TDSB teachers who were identified by their peers for their excellence in teaching the subject area. The interviews were then transcribed, coded, and analyzed to generate findings. Findings suggest that digital and media literacy education is important for today's students and can increase student engagement, participation, and achievement. However, participants identified challenges and barriers that suggest a need for additional support in order for teachers to effectively prepare their students for changing and potentially harmful digital and media environments. Overall findings suggest a need for continual development of digital and media educational practices by teachers, researchers, and the educational community at large in order to keep pace with the dynamic nature of digital and media landscapes.

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media literacy education, digital literacy education, technology education

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