Overview of the web site areas:
Topic and Subject Pull-down Menus
Choose one of the topic or subject areas in the pull down menus above and voilà, a collection of key background articles, practical teaching ideas, recommended books, videos and teaching resources plus relevant links to significant sites. In the coming months, these topic areas will continue to be expanded as resources and connections are identified and evaluated.
CML MediaLit Kit
The CML MediaLit Kit, a framework for learning and teaching in a media age, contains books, articles and case studies on the Theory, Practice and Implementation of media literacy programs. It is available in foreign languages, as well.
Reading Room
CML's online reference center contains background articles, core research studies and timely reports as well as an historical archive documenting the development of media literacy in the United States. You'll find the history and the legacy of thinkers, leaders and doers whose unheralded work plowed the ground for the seeds of media literacy to take root.
Media&Values
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of Media&Values magazine (published 1977–1993), we've selected an archive of more than 300 articles, interviews and reflection/action columns from 63 issues. By linking each one to teaching ideas and recommended classroom resources, the archive provides a snapshot of the early media literacy field as well as an historical foundation for exploring many media issues still with us today.
Best Practices
Best Practices explores how media literacy ties into the world of education and showcases classroom applications – from standards to case studies to start-up teaching activities. A central feature is CML's MediaLit Kit"! which succinctly summarizes and articulates the core concepts, key questions and basic principles of media literacy as a new vision of literacy for the 21st century. Consider it a framework for learning and teaching in a media age.
Professional Development
This section provides an overview of what's needed to prepare teachers for incorporating media literacy across the curriculum as well as practical suggestions and resources for getting started and how CML can help. Administrators will also find ways to address how media literacy can transform the learning community and engage students in their own learning.
Alliances
Learn about the individuals, companies and educational organizations that complement and contribute to our goal of bringing media literacy to every child, every school, every home in America.
Consulting/Speaking
Whether you are seeking inspiration or information, CML has professional experience to draw upon and share, either from our highly qualified staff or from our wide network of colleagues. As a longtime leader in the field, CML has the credibility, flexibility and expertise to partner effectively with organizational entities, large and small.
Newsletter
Sent free to thousands of subscribers monthly, the C.M.L. C*O*N*N*E*C*T e-letter brings you announcements and reviews of new resources for learning (and teaching) about media, links to relevant articles, reports and studies you can download, plus information and commentary about events at CML and in the field of media education.
FAQ
Check here to find quick answers to questions most often asked about CML and media literacy in general, about educational and training opportunities, resource recommendations and what you need to get started in teaching media literacy.
CML Special Projects
Over the years, CML has developed several unique projects on important topics in the media literacy field. Follow these links to learn more about: