Digital Media Project Reading Through Film, Web and Blogging By Laura S. Young NVCC, 2011

Academic/Project Objectives  distinguish conclusions from supporting material  conclude from observation of evidence and inferences  develop critical thinking skills  develop note-taking skills  improve writing, listening, and other communication skills  paraphrase and summarize

Project Break-Down Class 1 You will discuss and identify you views on using digital devices. As part of this introductory exercise you need to complete the following pre-unit survey: In class we will  Discuss the results of this survey. (Note: This survey and its results are only meant to be used a conversation starter.)  view the PBS movie “Frontline: Digital Nation”. (During and after the viewing, you will complete a Note-Taking Guide.)Note-Taking Guide Homework: Complete Note-Taking Guide

Project Break-Down Class 2 In small groups, explore, research, review, and discuss:  three pieces of evidence that favor the digital ideas in the movie that you viewed and  three pieces of evidence that present negatives about the digital ideas in the movie. As you explore and examine these evidences, complete the following Exploration Guide.Exploration Guide  Use the following PBS website nation/living-faster/digital-natives/ nation/living-faster/digital-natives/ for this activity. Homework: Complete Exploration Guide

Project Break-Down Day 3  The class will review and discuss the UNC web materials on Argument at  Using all the information collected during group and class work for days 1, 2 and 3 (on argument), you need to complete a 1 paragraph writing that paraphrases 3 positive perspectives for digital media and a 1 paragraph writing that paraphrases 3 negative perspectives for digital media.  Each paragraph needs to include a topic sentence, at least three forms of adequate and relevant support (explained), and a concluding statement that ties the reader back to the topic sentence. Homework: Complete both paragraphs, proofread/edit drafts, make revisions then 1. submit rough draft showing editing changes. 2. submit final draft of both paragraphs as a single Word document to BB.

Lesson Description/Break-Down Continued Day 4  After exploring both sides of the digital issue (positives and negatives), develop a thesis statement, clarifying your belief about digital use in our society. Share this belief along with support by blogging on the following blog site: 1/03/introduction-digital-nation-blog.html Use the following criteria as you blog: 1/03/introduction-digital-nation-blog.html  submit at least 1 posting, stating a belief (claim) you have and at least 3 adequate and relevant reasons why you feel the way you do.  respond to at least 1 other classmates’ posts.