Teaching Contemporary Themes in Secondary Education: Technology, Culture and Communication

This new series encourages teachers to develop more creative and flexible teaching around interrelated cross curricular topics which will help young people make sense of key ideas and challenges in today's world.The media has a huge impact on how we view society and the world and new technologies continue to transform the way in which we work and learn. It is therefore essential that young people can engage critically in their consumption of media and the internet and are able to make informed decisions about the technologies they use.This book provides a clear overview of the Technology and Media Dimension, its development in policy and what this means for teachers in practice. It outlines the ways in which this dimension can be delivered as a cross-curricular theme, with examples of current activities and practice in schools and includes:the implications of new media and technology on 21 st century educationguidance on choosing and using digital technologies and how these affect the educational opportunities for young people;how to develop students' critical and creative thinking with digital media and increase their confidence and autonomy in digital consumption and production;detailed lesson plans and schemes of work;references to recent research to support practice and links to other key policy developments and curriculum requirements;Links to resources and organisations who can offer support.Providing clear guidance on the underpinning theory and policy and drawing upon current initiatives in schools, this book is essential reading for trainee and practising teachers wanting to know how the Technology and Media dimension can be delivered in practice.