In which Dan talks media literacy--the skills needed to responsibly decode, assess, and create media--with Tim Krueger, a Social Studies teacher in Syracuse, New York, and someone who's been doing a ton of thinking and teaching about this essential topic. The proliferation of information, misinformation, and disinformation (especially as we enter an election year), all super charged by social media, partisan divides and, now, artificial intelligence, makes now the perfect time for teachers to dive into media literacy.
Mentioned in the episode:
Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe Online by Mike Caulfield and Sam Wineburg
"Internet at School Is Changing Work of Students--and Teachers", Washington Post, Sept, 2000
Media Literacy Now, an advocacy group calling for states to mandate media literacy curriculum
News Literacy Project provides a rich bank of resources and learning platforms for teachers at all grade levels
How to Teach Media and News Literacy with Ebonee Rice, What's the Big Idea?, Nov, 2021
Adfontes Media Bias Chart - an incredible visual tool for exploring media outlets
"When Teens Find Misinformation, These Teachers Are Ready" (featuring Tim Krueger), NY Times, Sept 2022
"Elections and Disinformation Are Colliding Like Never Before in 2024", NY Times, Jan 2024
"Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday", NBC News, Jan 2024
Music by Ruben Ramos