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The document introduces a Grade 10 English course and the first learning log assignment. It provides instructions for students to introduce themselves, learn about media literacy and the history of communication methods, and reflect on changes to communication over time. Students are asked to complete discussion posts, quizzes, and research on older forms of media like hieroglyphics and telegraphs as part of understanding the concept of media literacy.

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ENG2D Learning Log 01

The document introduces a Grade 10 English course and the first learning log assignment. It provides instructions for students to introduce themselves, learn about media literacy and the history of communication methods, and reflect on changes to communication over time. Students are asked to complete discussion posts, quizzes, and research on older forms of media like hieroglyphics and telegraphs as part of understanding the concept of media literacy.

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ENG2D Learning Log 1

Term 5 (2022-2023)
Ms. Flora Quindiagan

Legal English Name: Date: July 4 2023

LEARNING LOG 1
Introduction to the Course and Unit 1 (Media)

Learning Goals Success Criteria


Introductions and Set Up  I can introduce myself to the class through a
discussion board and respond to other
classmates
 I can access and navigate CANVAS
 I can submit quizzes and assignments on
Canvas
Understanding Media Literacy  I understand what media literacy is
 I understand the importance of
communication from the past and in the
present

TODAY’S TASK SUMMARY:


 Introduction to ENG2D and using Canvas
 Introduce Yourself (Canvas Quiz)
 Meet Your Classmates (Discussion Board Post)
 Introduction to Media Literacy and the History of Media

HOMEWORK
 Complete Learning Log 1 and submit to Canvas by the due time
 Complete “About ENG2D and Rules” Quiz on Canvas
 Respond to a classmate’s discussion board post on Canvas
ENG2D Learning Log 1
Term 5 (2022-2023)
Ms. Flora Quindiagan

TASK #1: Class Rules, Course Outline, and CANVAS

1.1 Navigating Canvas – Class Rules and Course Outline

CANVAS: http://www.braemarcollege.instructure.com

Instructions: Read through the “About Braemar College” and “About ENG2D” Modules on Canvas.
Then, to unlock the module for Unit 1, you must complete the quiz “About ENG2D and Rules”. This quiz
is NOT graded, but you need to score at least 7/10 points to unlock your first unit.

Do you have any questions about the course so far? Please write your questions below:

1.2 Introduce Yourself and Meet Your Classmates (on Canvas)

o Complete “About Me” Quiz


o Introduce yourself to your classmates on the Discussion Board on Canvas

INTRODUCTION TO UNIT 1
TASK #2.1 Media Literacy

To begin this media unit, watch the linked YouTube video “Media Literacy” and define the important
terminology. You can pause and rewatch the video as many times as you need.

Video 1 (Link): Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #1 - YouTube

Terminology Definition From Video:


Media

Medium

Media Literacy

Media Messages

Media Effects
ENG2D Learning Log 1
Term 5 (2022-2023)
Ms. Flora Quindiagan

TASK #2.2 History of Media

Now that you have knowledge of media literacy, it is important to look back at older forms of media.
This will allow us to see humans’ need and desire for communication, and some of the creative ways
we were able to do this!

What WAS media?


To look at our media, it is important to look back at older forms of media. This will allow us to see
humans need and desire for communications, and some of the creative and brilliant ways we were able
to do this!

STEP ONE: Pick THREE (3) of the following forms of communication from the list below. If there is a date
after the type of communication, that is the era you should focus on.

Telegraph Hieroglyphics
Semaphore Printing Press, Gutenberg (1450)
Smoke signals Public Libraries
Messenger pigeon Telephone (1880)
Horse messenger Radio (1930)
Mail (1900) TV (1940)
ENG2D Learning Log 1
Term 5 (2022-2023)
Ms. Flora Quindiagan

STEP TWO: Research online and find the following information for the three forms of communication
you have selected. Please be sure you only include important points and write in your own words.

 A description and background of the communication,


 An example of how efficient the type of communication is including benefits and disadvantages.

An example is done for you.

Older Form of Media Description and Benefits Disadvantages


(Type of Background
Communication)
Ex) Horse Messenger Referred to as the “Pony Large amounts of mail It can take a long
Express” and was a mail can be sent over long time in harsh
service in North America distances across North weather.
during the 1860s. America since horses
had a lot of power and
Mail was carried on a strength.
horseback relay across
western USA.
1)

2)

3)

List of Sources: Where did you get your information from? Copy and paste the websites you used for
research below. You can have more than one website for each type of communication.

Example) Horse Messenger – Title of Article: “Mail Delivery by animal”, Website: Mail delivery by animal
- Wikipedia

1)

2)

3)
ENG2D Learning Log 1
Term 5 (2022-2023)
Ms. Flora Quindiagan

REFLECTION
Lastly, answer the following reflection questions. Write your answer below the question. Your
answers should be between 2 – 5 sentences.

1. List and expand upon two ways communication was different in the past and now.

2. What was ONE communication form most interesting to hear/discover? Why?

3. What aspect of communication do you think is MOST important? (e.g., speed, accuracy) Why?

4. Overall, what do you think of the increase and development of communication in the last ten years?
Do you see it as a negative or a positive? Why?

Well done! You have reached the end of your first self-guided lesson in Grade 10 English. Now,
please Save and Submit this Learning Log 01 document to Canvas. You have until July 4, 2023, by 11:59
PM ET to submit the document.

The next lesson (Learning Log 2) will be posted on July 5 at 7:00 AM ET.

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