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Media Influences: Introduction to Media Influences

Introductory lesson revisiting media literacy and setting context for Media Influences. Covers advances in social media, text vs subtext, and prepares students for critical analysis of gender, body image, health, and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Recap media literacy and the difference between text and subtext

Outcome 2:

Recognise the characteristics of social media versus traditional media

Outcome 3:

Understand how technological media advances at pace and how to approach new platforms critically

What's included

A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.

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CPD Media Influences

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Feel the Boost

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Awareness Test

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Media Influences Bounce Forward Healthy Minds Teacher Guide 2023

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Media Influences Student Handbook

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Bounce Forward Healthy Minds Teacher Guide Introduction

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Social Media Investigated Media Influences Lesson 1

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