RESOURCES

The Media is the Message (Marshall McLuhan)

A Staff Inquiry Method

have half the staff listen to the audio only version of this clip and the other half use the visually interpreted version. Have each group prepare a short summary of the important statements made (and whether they support them or not).

Audio Version:The Media is the Message

Discussion:

are there any 'messages' here for teaching and learning?

Calling Occupants (The Carpenters)

Discussion starter around "what might 'elaborated communication mean?"

Who can students 'reach out to' within this planet?
Has it got anything to do with building a more 'friendly' world?

"With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm..."

Might these 2 lines from the song be an aspect of elaborated communication?
How is 'elaborated communication' different to 'making contact?'

Communication (The Cardigans - live version)

Note: this version is 'open' in the sense that the words are left to our interpretation.

Discussion:

Can we assume 'communication' let alone 'elaborated communication?' Might there be any curriculum implications?
What links are there between this song and The Ascent of Man clip on the Appropriate Use of Technology wiki resources?

Communication (The Cardigans - music video version)

Note: this version is 'closed' in the sense that the images suggest an interpretation.

Discussion:

What could these images look like if this was an 'educational' interpretation of the lyrics?
How might a positive interpretation look visually?
Would the addition teacher and pupil voice add to the meaning? What might these voices be saying?
Can we assume 'communication,' let alone 'elaborated communication?' Might there be any curriculum implications?
What links are there between this song and The Ascent of Man clip on the Appropriate Use of Technology wiki resources?

Deliverance

Discussion:

What forms of communication are evident here?
Are there any barriers to communication evident?
If this was a classroom what 'members' might the main characters in this movie clip represent? Because? Any implications for classroom practice from this?
How is ICT used to explore create and communicate, (input, process, output), ideas - does this include painting, music, dance, audio, databases, spreadsheets, micro-worlds, control technology...?

Pay Attention

Discussion:

Take one statement that you believe to be true, then research evidence that might refute it
Take one statement that you believe to be false, then research evidence that might verify it