More Than Hitting the ‘Publish’ Button - A Pedagogical Framework for Supporting Learners’ Critical Relationship with Publishing Media Work

Abstract

In media education, a common question in the production process is whether the learners' work should be made accessible to a wider online audience. Digital technologies enable user presence and the sharing of information. This theoretical paper develops a cumulative framework for enhancing an individual's relationship with the public. It is suggested that the learner's relationship with the public and publicity is based on three gradual frames: exposing, enabling, and engaging. This article discusses the potential assets and problems regarding the different degrees of publicity from the teacher's and the learner's perspectives.