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Media Myths or Truths?

05/11/06

05:46:45 pm, by Lori

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Media Myths or Truths?

Currently our "kid culture" revolves around media. Kids who are ages 8 to 18 have been given the name Generation M, or the Media Generation according to researchers.

"Media is one of the greatest agents of influence in kids' lives," says George Barna, author of Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. Barna prioritizes what influences kids the most:

1. Parents and most forms of media are most influential.
2. School and friends are moderately influential.
3. Church groups and extended family are least influential.

So, is media use in the church appropriate and/or relevant in children's ministries to teach kids God's truth from the Bible? What do you think?

Also, do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Are they myths or truths and why?

"Kids sit passively in front of a big screen for long periods of time, being entertained with mind-numbing frivolity."
"Teachers' roles will be diminished."
"Teachers and parents will resist the idea of using media."
"Media distracts kids from real learning."

Let the debate begin!

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I think media is quite relevant in children's ministries. I think it is beneficial to use all sorts of techniques to teach children as I believe we all learn differently. I feel many children are left behind by more traditional styles of teaching.

I am a visual person. I think in pictures and images. Motion and images help me learn faster than reading.

My kids retain quite a bit of what they see on video. It's quite interesting to see them spot a situation and say how so-and-so responded to the same thing from a video. What this shows me is the impact videos/media can play on our kids. It makes me become even more wary of what we allow our children to watch.

On another note, the acting in the classes at church also play a big impact on the kids. Acting is another form of media, so it does fall into this same topic. My oldest will recall times when Mr. Doug or Mr. Schar did something. From learning about Zaccheus to living life with Moses, these plays help to reinforce what is being taught.

"Teacher's roles will be diminished." - I think this CAN occur if we let things become too media driven. We must not let it happen. Teacher's are too important. Media should not replace a teacher. There is a difference between teacher's selectively choosing wisely than to have media be simply a baby sitter.

"Teachers/Parents will resist the idea of using media." - I guess I will say I agree. I find many people see learning in a very traditional sense. Sitting in a chair, looking forward, listening to someone at a chalkboard...errr, I guess they are called whiteboards now? Over recent years I have seen a small, but growing view of different methods of teaching, such as using kinetics (movement). But overall, I think many people may see other forms of learning as strange.

"Media distracts kids from real learning". - I disagree. Keep in mind, media to me represents music, play, slides, images...not just videos/TV. Media can wrap up all that has been taught into a short, impactful message.

Don't get me wrong. I certainly believe not all media is appropriate or sends the right message. But I do feel media is an important and fun part of learning.

A fantastic book is "The Way They Learn" by Cynthia Tobias. I've read it twice. I should probably read it again. It has helped to explain things about myself and helped me in discussing these same issues with others. The point being, for some people, learning through images may be more impactful than for others. Jesus taught in parables as they draw a tangible image in our mind. A story to which we can relate.

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