Fact from fiction: Teaching students to recognize fake news
Education and news panelists weigh in on media literacy and the importance of having students double-check sources and information, especially those online, when doing research.
Education In The Age Of Fake News, Distraction, And Vanity
Disinformation and ‘fake news’ are accelerating and affecting the way individuals learn and interpret information. How should educators approach these changes in our learning environment?
We live in an age of ‘fake news’. But Australian children are not learning enough about media literacy
Young people report consuming news makes them feel smart. But many say they pay little attention to the source of the information they are getting.
News literacy critical as students face national ‘infodemic’
News literacy critical as students face national 'infodemic'
How to drive digital citizenship in online learning
How to drive digital citizenship in online learning. One district's library media specialists are guiding teachers in getting most out of digital resources
Putting Rivalries Aside, Media, Education and Tech Giants Come Together to Offer Free Lessons, Activities During Pandemic — All in One Curated Place
Yesterday competitors, today collaborators: education, media & tech giants create Wide Open School, a free site offering online lessons, activities and schedules for kids, parents and teachers stuck at home
Broadcast, Cable News Shows Should Realize That Children Are Watching
More children home watching the news with their parents. Kids are probably scared and confused about what they see on broadcast and cable networks and social media sites, as are many adults
How to Help Kids Understand Coronavirus During Distance Learning
There's a lot of misinformation about COVID-19 and news that's genuinely scary. By helping kids develop their media literacy skills in an age-appropriate way, parents and teachers can help them make sense of their world.
More States Say They’re Teaching Media Literacy, But What That Means Varies
More states are putting an emphasis on teaching media literacy, but what that means may vary from state to state
Why media education in schools needs to be about much more than ‘fake news’
Only 2% of children have the skills needed to identify a credible news story. Why media education in schools needs to be about much more than ‘fake news’