Reading and Discussion 8

◾What do you think about the concept of relocalization?
I like the idea that relocalization helps build some communities. I agree with Katie's view on the topic. I feel everyone should put in effort and take a role in order to help maintain a better community. It truly takes a team, a group of people to build and grow. Also if more people do the job or take responsibility, the whole nitpicking and blaming others for something not done right might decrease. This would allow for more positive feelings and a sense of belonging to exist.
◾Where do you stand on neoliberal policies for education reform?
After reading the attached page, I do not agree with most of the neoliberal policies. I would be the first to admit that I do not know a lot about government issues. But it seems that neoliberalism has too many hidden agendas. According to the Global Exchange, a view of Neoliberalism is to cut public expenditure for education. This is just one of many negative views that Neoliberalism has.
◾How did using a public relations firm create tension between the goals of critical media literacy and having students create promotional videos?
The goal of the critical media literacy was to show the students the media and help them understand the messages they run into on a daily basis. The firm wanted the students to create powerful media using the techniques they were intentionally learning to breakdown.
◾Do you agree with the researcher that Ellen's PV should be consider an example of critical media literacy? Why? Why not?
I agree because Ellen seemed to grasp the concept of critical media literacy. She was able to use the tools to not only break down the media, but put together a PV that showed her interests while promoting the school. 


Avila, J., & Pandya, J. (2013). Critical digital literacies as social praxis. (Vol. 54). New York: NY: Peter Lang Publishing Inc.


http://www.globalexchange.org/resources/econ101/neoliberalismdefined