Afterword by Jeff Rovin
This
brief, two page, conclusion attempts to wrap up the major points made in the
collection of essays about the Batman TV show.
I feel as if I must bring some closure, albeit brief, to this blog. Looking back through my previous posts, I
find one common theme jumping out at me, the influence that we allow digital
media to have over us. It is neither a
positive, nor a negative issue, but when we sit down in front of the
television, or log on to our favorite websites, we are looking to escape in
some way the everyday hustle and bustle.
Though we submit to media repeatedly throughout the day, we have the
choice to not let it consume or control us.
Our students who were born and raised in this era need direct
instruction and modeling on how to separate the fantasy from reality while
maintaining fluency in all aspects of their lives.
Thanks for this informative summary of Batman reviews! The Batman factor is a socio-cultural component of the digital–native community; it needed to be emphasized, and fiction can be a powerful pedagogical tool, as long as it is recognized as so!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point that "students who were born and raised in this era need direct instruction and modeling on how to separate the fantasy from reality while maintaining fluency in all aspects of their lives." I think it's important to have discussions with students about media, and its power and effect on us, both positive and negative. I feel like I know much more about Batman than I did before reading your blog. Thanks! :)
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