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Theme: Media Text:

By the conclusion of the program, we expect that participants will meet these learning targets:
 * Shared Learning Targets**

(1) I am aware of the significant role of mass media, popular culture and digital media in the lives of my students. (2) I can use instructional strategies that make use of mass media, popular culture and digital technology to support student learning in the areas of language arts, science, social studies, health education, and the fine and performing arts. (3) I have increased my confidence in using a variety of media and digital technology tools with my students in ways that connect to my existing curriculum at RBCS. (4) I can use online sharing tools with my students to promote expression and communication between home and school. (5) I have developed, implemented and assessed a project that activates students’ digital and media literacy competencies


 * Individual Learning Targets**

Individuals participating in the small learning community will establish their own learning targets for the professional development program: (1) (2) (3)

__Activity: "Using Images and Language to Express Ideas"__

 * Overview.** Working with a partner, develop ideas about what you love and hate about the media type you have chosen. Create a series of six Powerpoint slides to express your ideas. Each slide must contain a visual image and a full sentence.

1. I can reflect on my knowledge, beliefs and feelings about mass media, popular culture and digital technology and share ideas with a colleague 2. I can work collaboratively to select images that help express different ideas 3. I can compose full sentences that capture my attitudes and feelings 4. I can sequence and organize ideas to convey meaning to a reader/viewer 5. I can use Powerpoint as a creative multimedia composition tool 6. I can work effectively under deadline pressure
 * Learning Targets**

Powerful Voices for Kids One Sheet What Are Your Motivations for Media Literacy Education?