Media and News Literacy

Conversations Live: Media Literacy

Posted on May 1, 2024

Join us as we take a closer look at Media Literacy. Host Bill Hallman will be joined by Penn State experts Prof. Matt Jordan and Prof. Kelley Cotter as they discuss what constitutes quality journalism, choosing legitimate news sites, the role of social media on news, the potential impacts of AI on news and media, […] Continue »

 

Media and News Literacy

Everyone is a Media Literacy Educator

Posted on December 12, 2023

This session for educators will focus on key strategies, questions, and inquiry activities for helping students dig deep into media messages. We’ll explore how NAMLE’s Core Principles of Media Literacy Education can help guide your media literacy practice and highlight resources for teaching media literacy across subjects. Act 48 credits available. Continue »

 

Media and News Literacy

Does News Find Me?

Posted on July 20, 2023

How do we, as educators, help our students decipher when, where, how, and what news finds us? Through this dive into social media algorithms, educators learn ways in which news is populated so that we can engage students in ways to actively seek out relevant issues and explore a variety of sources rather than relying […] Continue »

 

Media and News Literacy

We Are What We Read

Posted on July 20, 2023

Help your students develop a critical eye in examining the news and information they read. By understanding journalistic ethics and how stories are produced, students can be more aware of what they are reading and more capable of making informed decisions. Educators are encouraged to reflect on the presented content to identify ways to integrate […] Continue »

 

Media and News Literacy

News Engagement for the Civically Engaged

Posted on July 20, 2023

Break out of the news fatigue! Learn strategies for yourself and for your students on how to gain control over how we consume the news and how we are sharing that information. Empower students to use news as a tool for civic engagement and create the news and social change they want to see. Act […] Continue »