Abstract of

Teaching and Reaching the Millennial Generation Through Media Literacy

David Considine

Julie Horton

Gary Moorman

These are times of rapid technological change that challenge all educators. The children currently in school—often referred to as the “Millennial Generation” —have always been immersed in Information Communication Technology. Millennials bring to school a rich set of literacy skills that allows them instant communication and access to a wealth of information. However, Millennials lack the basic academic skills, as well as the media literacy skills, to cope with the barrage of messages they confront every day. This article provides a description of the defining characteristics of the Millennial Generation and discusses the need for systematic instruction in media literacy, concluding with specific suggestions for instruction.

[Note: The print edition of the March 2009 issue of the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy mistakenly titled this article “Teaching and Reading the Millennial Generation Through Media Literacy.” This online version has been adjusted to reflect the correct title. The International Reading Association regrets the error.]

Abstract from Considine, D., Horton, J., & Moorman, G. (2009, March). Teaching and Reaching the Millennial Generation Through Media Literacy. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52(6), 471–481. doi: 10.1598/JAAL.52.6.2