Unplugged

1. New media legacy is the ability to comprehend, read, and respond in a short time.

2. I think it kind of isn't smart to teach new literature in school because that's giving the students another reason to stay hooked on electric devices during school. Outside of school is another thing!

3. If i was a teacher I think the best way to teach kids about media usage would be by showing/telling them to manage they're media hours during school because it can affect the outcome of your grades. The activities i would set up would be like having a non-electronic period where all your doing is school work for about 30 minutes without touching/glancing at a electronic.

4. I am distracted by my device(s) because I tend to get bored easily during class so I would feel the need of using my device during that class. It doesn't really impact on my learning because i can always put the device away anytime I'm about to do work or take notes.

5. My media life doesn't really affect my non-school activities because Im not in school and I can use my device(s) whenever I want to.

6. I won't really use some of the suggestions because at the end of the day, I'm going to use my device(s) no matter where I am!

Unplugged Questions

1. New Media Literacy is new technology used today, like cell phones, laptops, TVs, etc.

2. Yes because new media has become a big part of our culture today, and you need to know how to use these devices for jobs and everyday life.

3. I would teach kids how to use applications on the computer such as Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Offices applications. I would teach them those because they can use that for school work and use it for future projects and work.

4. I don't really get distracted by devices during class, but if we are using a computer during class I might get a little side tracked. I do however get distracted by devices when I'm doing my homework, because I'm not in class.

5. It doesn't really affect my non-school activities because when I have something else to do, like practice or a game, I won't really use any devices besides my iPod.

6. I'll probably put away all devices and hang out with friends and family without using them.

Unplugged Response

A lot of brand new technology that is widely available and accessible. New media is being able to understand the media that is rapidly changing around us. Kids have to be pretty familiar with all the new media to do almost every job. I think that the media is important to learn and should be taught in schools. With that said I also think that we need to stick to the basics and teach classic school subjects. You need to learn how to read the classic books as much as you need to know the new media. If I were a teacher I would try to balance the new media and the traditional subjects. I would set up activities that incorporated both things, for example a blogging assignment about a book that you read. The balance of those things are a critical point to being a teacher.


I am not really distracted by devices at school. I usually leave my phone on my locker and that is all I bring. When I am doing my homework at home that is when I get really distracted. I will be trying to write a paper on the computer and have a face-book tab open and I will spend more time on Face-book then on my paper. I will be trying to decide wether to do my homework or watch t.v and will pick t.v. Then I wont start my homework till really late at night. It impacts my learning because I could get better grades if I spent more time on my homework. Media does not really affect my non-school activities because I choose to do those. I am more interested so I am not getting distracted because I have the choose if I want to do those things.


I will try to do some of the things suggested in the article. It is easier said then done. Everyday even if i don't need to, I go on face-book to check what's going on. If I don't for a day I feel like I am missing something. I do agree with these tips and I don't want to not be able to control my media use so I will try these tips.

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Unplugged

New media literacy is education for 21st century. I think that it is important to teach new media literacy in schools but at the same time let the the kids explore for them selves. Also it's important because if schools don't teach and use media in school, students will find it "boring" and because of the media that is greatly increasing every day, it will be harder for kids to stay more on task in school and many more kids will drop out more than before.

If I was a teacher, I would think that it is important to teach kids about media use. Some activities would include typing games on the computer, letter and word games. But at the same time I wouldn't over do it with the technology and have the kids play some "off-of-media" time.

In class I found out that I was greatly distracted by my devices. Also I noticed that when ever there is a chance you have a feeling that you must check Facebook or your texts to see if something new came up. After I stopped for one day of media use I noticed that my homework seemed much, much less than all the other days when I have used a lot of media.

My media doesn't affect my non-school activities as much. During non-school activities I am usually not as bored and usually during sports I am not even thinking about my cell phone or Facebook wall.

I think I will use some of the suggestions that were said in the Unplug feature of the article because I am well aware that I need to have some "live-in-the-moment" time without any technology or media. Now I understand how important it is to let your brain rest and try to enjoy my time with out it.

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Response to "Unplugged"

1) New media literacy is the ability to read, comprehend, and respond in a short amount of time.

2) I think it is important to teach new media in school because in the new world that they will have to live in, they will need to be capable of using these media sources.

3) I feel that teachers should teach young kids, how to use media effectively and efficiently. Also, to not be addicted to media.

4) I feel that if I'm in a class that is not interesting or we are not doing much then i may find myself texting or playing on my itouch. But, if there is something that I know is important then I am detached from my media, and focused on my work.

5) Media doesn't affect my non-school activities such as sports because you can't use it. But, I guess when I lift I listen to music and that helps.

6) I don't think that I will because I don't feel that I am really addicted to media but I use it to help me like communicating with people in a positive manner. Such as going on Xbox live and studying with friends, or texting someone to meet up to help each other with our school work.

Technology Time-Out

The new media literacy are more advanced cellphones that can almost do just about everything a computer can. Also there are popular websites that distract you from your everyday activities. I think it should be a good idea to teach new media in schools because it can benefit a better learning and better education in some ways. I also think its a good idea because new media will always be there all around us no matter what, so it would be a good thing to learn about it school also. I think if new media is taught in school is should be balanced, having regular classes and also having classes about learning about new media. If I were a teacher what I think would be important to teach kids about media use, is that not to exceed the limit of using it because media use can be addicting. I would also teach the dangers of it, for instance how to use the internet and avoid using the it for the wrong reasons. When I am in class I find that my devices are distracting. because I could be in the middle of doing work and then I end up getting like 5 text. It is very distracting because I end up getting an urge to text those people back and usually I don't finish my work by then. I often do poorly in class because I am distracted by my mobile device. My media use affects my non-school activities because whether or not I am in school I am still being distracted by my phone and I still have an urge to text people back. I don't think I will be able to use some of the suggestions used in the Unplug article simply because it does not work for me. I have to have my phone everywhere with me at all times possible.

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UNPLUGGED

After reading the article Unplugged: Technology Time-Out please respond to the following questions:
1) What is new media literacy?
2) Do you think it is important to teach new media in schools? Why or why not?
3) If you were a teacher, what do you think is important to teach kids about media use? What kind of activities would you set up?
4) In class do you find that you are distracted by your devices and how does that impact your learning?
5) How does your media use affect your non-school activities?
6) Do you think you'll use some of the suggestions to unplug featured in the article? Please explain.