Notes

__Notes from the first day of class in response to this film and the question "What does it have to do with our purpose in this class?"__

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 * We can see what technology can do to inspire and provoke emotions
 * If it wasn’t for the technology, this wouldn’t have spread the way it did (quickly)
 * Teachers to keep up with technology because it is the way of the world
 * Teachers can bring bigger keeping relevant (up with pop culture)
 * Engaging students – by connecting learning to technology that students are already using (multiple literacies)
 * Issue is tough – incorporation of multiple modalities – feel the issue instead of just reading about it
 * Allows students another way in to the material
 * Authentic that students might be able to get involved in (authentic learning)
 * Getting multiple perspectives from multimedia format and the participatory nature of the media.
 * Different ways to reach people –
 * Different way to express oneself.
 * Classroom management – helps build community
 * The purpose of ELA is to communicate, express oneself and be heard, be part of a larger conversation. Literacy is key in that.