Each member of the panel will have a few minutes to present their topic (through information and an example), its impact on journalism, and why this will be a positive development.
The moderators will then ask questions of the panel to promote a discussion of what these new ways of getting the news mean to a democratic society and what the future of news might be. In the future will citizens be better informed, active members of society? Moderators should also draw questions from what the rest of the class is posting on the screen.
The rest of you should also be active during the discussion by contributing ideas, questions, answers, etc through a back channel chat. You can enter the chat room by clicking here. If you want credit for your work, please use your real name, stay on topic, and take this seriously.
Here’s what’s left and when it’s all due. Be sure to click on every link and read the directions carefully.
- The final writing for the group project must be posted to your weblog by the time you come to class on Friday. Use the group posts below and this archived chat for ideas and material in your writing. This grade is part of the project category which is 15% of your marking period grade. There are not many other grades in this category, so this will greatly impact your grade.
- Your writing portfolio (20% of your MP grade) must be posted by Sunday, April 10 at noon. Click here to see the rubric that will be used to evaluate your 1000+ word story. Use the comments and highlighted rubric you received from me today as a guide as you revise and expand your story. You must also complete one revision exercise for the story you are working on, and a reflection (see the rubric for details) to complete the portfolio.
- The Final Exam is on Friday, April 8 and will be 20% of your overall course grade. For a study guide, click here. Don’t forget to bring in your Radical Write book.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me.
Objectives: Students will be able to discuss recent changes in news media and the impact this might have on our democratic society.
Students will be able to predict how citizen might get their news in the future and whether this will help make them better informed.
NJLALCCS Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
2. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
3. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.
4. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
5. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional
Assessments: Panel Discussion, Final Writing Blog Post
