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Media Navigator Introduction to Media Literacy & Social Media

This is the first lesson of the Social Media Investigated: Media Navigator module — a media literacy programme for Year 7. The lesson establishes a Safe Learning Agreement, introduces the concept of media literacy (access, analyse, create), and gives students practical experience deconstructing an advertisement (Kia Exercising Hamsters) to identify text, subtext, and target audience.

Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Define media literacy.

Outcome 2:

Explain media literacy concepts.

Outcome 3:

Identify text and subtext in media examples.

Outcome 4:

Recognise the characteristics of social media versus traditional media.

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Media Literacy Concept Handout

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Bounce Forward Healthy Minds Media Navigator Student Handbook

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CPD for Media Lessons

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Kia Hamster Film

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Media Navigator Bounce Forward Healthy Minds Teacher Guide 2023

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Social Media Investigated Media Navigator Lesson 1

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Bounce Forward Healthy Minds Teacher Guide Introduction

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