Media Literacy and Integration of Digital Media in the Classroom: A Meta Analysis

Meta Analysis
How does the media literacy of the teacher affect the integration of digital media into the
classroom?”
Keywords: Distance education; media literacy; content analyis; integration of digital media,
digital teaching approaches

Abstract
The era of distance education became popular because of the spread of the internet and the
benefits of the online environment. Media literacy continues to inspire learners and instructors
to seek economic benefits of the digital enviroonment. Content analysis reveals the integration
of digital media in digital teaching approaches for strategic educational experiences. The need
to connect instructors to learners motivates the redesigning of classrrom content and
acquisition of teaching competencies. Although open learning has a large rate of adoption,
there are concerns about effective integration of the digital media in learning. As part of social
change, digital media continues to shape teaching strategies and the classroom experience. In
higher education, it is effective in research and academic subjects. Connecting digital media
to teaching and learning calls for the acquisition of ICT skills and digital competencies. The
social impact of digital media also influences the contemporary teachers attitude towards open
learning. This meta analysis compares studies on the integration of digital media in the
classroom and professional teaching methods to media literacy.

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Formulation of research question........................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Description of selection criteria........................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Literature Search and Study Selection..............................................................................................4
2.1 Context-Specific Analysis...........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Educational models and digital media............................................................................................... 5
2.3 Learning Environment and collaborative learning.........................................................................6
2.4 ICT integration and digital learning....................................................................................................7
2.5 Research and Digital Learning............................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Classroom integration challenges........................................................................................................7
2.7 Media literacy and teaching strategies...............................................................................................8
3.0 Method............................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Content analysis......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Task Based Methods................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Quasi experiments on continuous learning.......................................................................................9
3.4 Socio-cultural action based model....................................................................................................10
3.5 Systematic Studies..................................................................................................................................10
3.6 Comparative analysis............................................................................................................................ 11
4.0 Results and Discussion.............................................................................................................................. 12
5.0 Conclusion..................................................................................................................................................... 13
References............................................................................................................................................................. 14

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Formulation of research question
How does the media literacy of the teacher affect the integration of digital media into the
classroom?” In order to answer this question, it is necessary to analyse research findings on
pedagogical learning and digital media. An analysis of this topic in human behavior,
educational sector, technology and interactive learning reveals a collaborative approach to
contemporary learning (Drysdale, Graham, Spring, & Halverson, 2013). Therefore, there is
evidence that media education has economic and social benefits. Media literacy as a core
affects other variables that stimulate teacher competencies, classroom digital media
integration and teacher attitude towards digital media. This meta analysis looks at these
indicators from journals on distance learning, E-learning, computers and
education, educational Psychologist, digital media and international learning. These are recent
studies from 2012 to present with a focus on these questions:
 What factors influence the integration and design of virtual learning tools?
 Are instructors in higher education keen on the online learning opportunities for
students?
 Has research on collaborative learning in academic fields covered the adoption of
digital media and teachers competencies in the subject matter?
 What does the online learning system focus on and does it offer the benefit of
learning material, and credible content for the classroom?
1.1 Description of selection criteria
A descriptive analysis shows frequencies in conceptual framework, research models and
strategies. This meta-analysis measures the underlying questions based on benefits and
challenges of digital learning (Anne, Wendy, & Arthur, 2013:Davis, Keeney-Kennicutt,
Cifuentes, Goetz, & Merchant, 2014: Vaughan, Garrison, Archer, & Owston, 2013). From
the selected journals coded from different content findings, it is clear that competency in
contemporary learning come with challenges and opportunities. Some journals support the
adopting of digital media through competencies while others conclude that trends in
pedagogical learning matter most. The findings in recent studies explore the pros and cons of
competency in digital learning for the contemporary society. In an extensive review the
integration of digital media presents potential areas for future research.
1.2 Purpose of the Study