iCivics Explorer: A Media Literacy Approach to Empowering Student Voices Through Civic Media Creation, 2019
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2019
Creator
- Bullen, Giles (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis
Extent
119 pages (119 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"iCivics Explorer is an app designed to be used by students, both in and outside of the classroom, as a tool for assisting them and their teachers in conducting interviews as well as collecting, documenting, and sharing stories of local and personal interest. The guiding principle behind the design of this app has been to provide students with three key opportunities: learning foundational media creation skills, creating expressive content around topics of personal interest, and contributing to a collection of local history. By guiding students through the interview process from the planning stages through to writing and media creation, the app will be part of a lesson that shows them the value of the process and the effect even small actions can have. This document details the rationale and influences behind our design, documentation of our process, analysis of responses from teachers and students, as well as recommendations for implementation. This encompasses the creation of what we believe to be an empowering, effective, and accessible tool for media literacy education."
Physical Location
RG 010.06E Engagement Lab
Physical Description
119 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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archives@emerson.edu