Media Literacy is very important in this age of digital information. Information is available from every aspect of society and it is important to be able to research, analyze and intrepret information prooperly. The following standards from ISTS-Nets T standards reflect my feelings on media literacy:
1. "Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning
and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,
teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning,
creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues
and solving authentic problems using digital tools
and resources."
and
4. "Promote and Model Digital Citizenship
and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal
issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in
their professional practices.
ethical
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and
global awareness by engaging with colleagues
and students of other cultures using digital age
communication and collaboration tools"

(2008). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS-T_Standards.sflb.ashx

It is important as a educator to instruct students on various digital media outlets and make sure they understand the importance of seeking out multiple sources and forming opinions based on all the facts. Modeling behavior goes hand in hand with this so it is important as a teacher to not only seek out information from all sources but to show students that it is important.