Thursday, December 4, 2008

Expanded Film Center Teaches Digital Literacy

The New York Times reports on the Jacob Burns Film Center whose tenacles reach far and wide. One of the center's consultants justifies its mission: without the skills to view media critically, “you are less of a good citizen, and less able to defend yourself against the powers of advertising and political persuasion.” Details from NYT.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/04/nyregion/05burns.html?ref=nyregion
This press release about center has additional details:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Jacob-Burns-Film-Center-Opens/story.aspx?guid=%7B92E48ED1-B8A0-49F2-BAA1-ECFD678C8214%7D

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