The New Media Literacies project (NML), funded by the John T. and Catherine D. MacArthur Foundation, is developing a theoretical framework and hands-on curriculum for K-12 students that integrates new media tools into broader educational, expressive and cultural frameworks.
The NML team, led by Dr. Henry Jenkins and based at MIT's Comparative Media Studies program, is currently exploring K-12 digital literacy, guided by two questions: What do young people need to know in order to become full, active, creative, critical, and ethically responsible participants in a media-rich environment?, and what steps do we need to take to make sure that these skills are available to all?
New Media Exemplar Library Overview:
"01 Nick Bertozzi, Comic Book Artist ||
02 Cory Doctorow, Novelist and Blogger ||
03 Matthew Lamb, Special Effects Artist ||
04 Sean Cole, Radio Host and Reporter ||
05 TATs Cru, Graffiti Artist Collective ||
06 Steve Garfield, John Barth, Jason Crow and Four Eyed Monsters, Videoblogging ||
07 Ian Bogost, Jane McGonigal and Mattia Romeo, Big Games ||
08 DJ C, DJ Flack, M. Singe and DJ Spooky, DJ Culture ||
Each exemplar features a series of video interviews with a professional media maker, organized by chapter. Click on a link above to go to a brief overview of an exemplar."