Media and Digital Literacy Syllabus for Future Teachers

Week 1: Introduction to Media and Digital Literacy

• Overview of media literacy and digital literacy; • Different approaches to media and digital literacy; • Benefits of teaching media and digital literacy to students.

Week 2: Types of Digital Media

• Exploring different types of digital media, such as videos, webpages, websites, and social media; • Understanding the differences among digital media.

Week 3: Identifying Common Features of Digital Media

• Examining common features of digital media, such as images and text; • Understanding how digital media can be used to convey messages.

Week 4: Critical Thinking About Digital Media

• Developing critical thinking skills when examining digital media; • Developing the ability to evaluate digital media.

Week 5: Developing a Digital Media Plan

• Introducing the concept of creating a digital media plan; • Practicing developing a digital media plan.

Week 6: Creating Digital Presentations

• Introducing tools for creating digital presentations; • Learning how to create digital presentations.

Week 7: Analyzing Media Representations

• Examining the influences of media on individuals and society; • Analyzing the ways in which media portrays different people and cultures.

Week 8: Interpreting Digital Media

• Exploring different ways to interpret digital media; • Understanding the multiple meanings that a digital media message can convey.

Week 9: Evaluating Digital Media

• Developing strategies to evaluate digital media; • Thinking critically about the quality and accuracy of digital media.

Week 10: Assessing the Impact of Digital Media

• Introducing strategies to assess the impact of digital media; • Analyzing the impact of digital media on individuals and society.

Week 11: Developing Digital Citizenship

• Exploring concepts related to digital citizenship; • Developing digital citizenship skills.

Week 12: Regulation and Control of Digital Media

• Investigating the regulation and control of digital media; • Discussing ethical issues related to the use and regulation of digital media.