Obama Photo Analysis

I notice the hands of President Obama seem inviting, like he is explaining a rational thought to people listening. The man to the left of the president has his arms folded together with his fingers intertwined. The gesture maks him look like he supports the Presidents information that hes presenting. The man to the left also has his eyes looking to the right of the picture and Obama's focus is the left of the picture. It conveys to me that the President wants eye contact to be made even if its just the support of the man on the left. The distance between the two seems comfortable and doesnt really tell me much about the picture. Both men are older, one being an older white male and the President, an African American older male. The fact that they are two different ethnicities does not prove or show anything about this picture. They may be around the same age and are obviously the same gender but again, I didnt judge the picture based on any of those factors. The clothing offers a glimpse into the rank of the gentleman on the left and may allow a reader to see the casual nature of the President as he is fixing the issue being discussed. The maps and illustrations illustrate that the President and U.S. Coast Guard are making an effort and a plan to clean up the oil spill from BP. The maps show that the President and Coast Guard have made a plan and are aware of where the oil spill has leaked. The pictures of people helping to get the oil out signifies that the President has led the U.S. Coast Guard to take action to clean up the spill.







LESSON PLAN FOR MEDIA LITERACY :
 I think the lesson plan covers number 5 of the ISTE Standards. "Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.