Author Archives: Anthony_Perrotta

A Conversation with Vincenzo Natali

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Anthony_Perrotta

Today in my Gr. 11 Communications Technology course, we had the distinct pleasure to welcome, celebrated director Vincenzo Natali, who join and enriched the learning via Skype. With genuine warmth, he reflected on a variety of topics. From the rise … Continue reading →

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Digital Skills in Action.

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Since becoming a Communications Technology teacher nearly 12 years ago, I never believed that the curriculum was about ‘making’ animators, designers, filmmakers, broadcasters etc. Before 21st century learning became the rage, I facilitated my subject area through the framework of “transferable … Continue reading →

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Reading Media: How are Students Watching?

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

In teaching media and communications in high school for nearly 12 years now, the meaning generated by popular media such as film and television always seems to be a barrier for students. Unlike English studies, which students embrace as legitimate, … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: The Catholic Film Reader

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

With sincere thanks to the Catholic Curriculum Corporation for their forward vision to fund a project that speaks to critical literacy through the mediated lens, The Catholic Film Reader will be released later this fall/early winter. The resource looks at popular Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Targeted Skills Development Matters

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a high school teacher, I can openly assert that much of the conversation around assessment is grounded in a post-secondary conversation. The culture of assessment in high school, for the most part, is still focused on a self-proclaimed awareness … Continue reading →

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Streaming Scream: Why Horror Matters

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Scream returns to Netflix weekly. This alone is an annoyance. A show like Scream is perfectly binge worthy. I indulged on the first season over two very late nights and looked forward to the continued narrative of a small town, … Continue reading →

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Why I take my Kids to the Movies.

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Imagine this scene: A five year old girl and her soon to be three year old little brother argue outside of a movie multiplex. The brother argues that Alice can’t be a ship Captain because she’s a girl. The sister … Continue reading →

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Thinking 1st. Skills 2nd. A Media Lit Reflection

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

I often write and speak openly about the need to engage in a deep and critical conversation of media studies. Undeniably we all engage with media within a rapid and evolving milieu. Although this is truly the case as evident … Continue reading →

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Do you watch Canadian film? You should.

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Last week I was schooled by award winning Canadian director Jerry Ciccoritti. If you teach film / media or proclaim yourself a cinephile then Jerry Ciccoritti is a name you should know and recognize. If not his name, you surely recognize his diverse and … Continue reading →

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario Teacher’s Forum: My Take Away

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Over the course of the past two days I had the profound experience to be part of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Teacher’s Forum. As part of this forum,  I was privileged  to explore the inner workings of Queen’s Park and indulged in the … Continue reading →

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