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Media literacy is an essential lifelong skill for students, and adults, to adopt. Common Sense Education<\/a> lists it as one of the 6 core elements of digital citizenship and literacy. While digital literacy is a skill that should be taught to students year-round, the consequences of being ill-informed about online content\u2019s reliability and validity can lead to unfounded biases and misinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Election season<\/a> is here, and with all forms of online and offline media covering the upcoming U.S. presidential election, it is a great time to revisit the fundamentals of media and news literacy. During the lead-up to elections, social media can be littered with unfounded and unchecked messages, articles, and videos. This is why it’s important to teach students to be skilled in news literacy so they can participate in civic society responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is media literacy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Media literacy is the ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and interpret the vast array of media messages we encounter daily, including news, advertisements, social media content<\/a>, and entertainment. It\u2019s crucial for students in today\u2019s digital world, as it equips them to critically analyze various media messages. It enables them to identify biases in news sites, comprehend advertiser targeting techniques, and uncover subtexts in informal messaging. By honing these media literacy skills, students can not only begin substantiating fact from fiction, they can also make more informed choices, engage in meaningful discussions, and navigate the complex media landscape with discernment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A 2021 Stanford University study found less than one-tenth of 1% of high school students in 2019 could identify the true source of a video alleging voter fraud in an American election, which was actually filmed in Russia. However, according to a separate Stanford study published in April 2022, high school students who attended six 50-minute lessons in digital literacy were twice as likely to spot questionable websites.<\/p>\nCA Assemblymember Marc Berman<\/a> (K-12 Dive<\/a>)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How do I incorporate media literacy instruction?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Media literacy weaves itself through every subject, from ELA to history to science, and even to the lunch tables. The key is to incorporate it into your existing lessons in order to strengthen students\u2019 critical eye and mindfulness when it comes to consuming and creating content<\/a>. It\u2019s important to create opportunities throughout your instruction for students to showcase their media literacy skills by exposing them to various types of digital media, resources, and tools. For example, if you\u2019re teaching about asteroids in your science class, have students analyze an article about NASA\u2019s DART Mission<\/a> or draft a tweet to NASA. If you\u2019re discussing politics as part of current events, have students decode clickbait headlines or cross-reference news articles to fact-check for accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too often, classrooms are filled with students typing or reading articles. Some teachers consider this digital literacy, but one important element is forgotten. Media literacy is all about analyzing various types of text<\/strong>. Students can cover the essentials of it through videos, blogs, interactive experiences, tweets, and web pages. This is a realistic approach to how they would face news coverage in their everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 5 key questions for media literacy education students should be able to discern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  4. What lifestyles, values, and points of view are represented in or omitted from this message?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Why is this message being sent?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    If you\u2019re looking for even more resources, we\u2019ve got you covered! Nearpod\u2019s 21st Century Readiness K-12<\/a> Program offers resources to embed 21st-century skills like digital citizenship, social emotional learning, and college and career readiness into every classroom. The Digital Citizenship Curriculum collection includes technology applications, coding essentials, and media literacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Nearpod\u2019s free media literacy lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    With Nearpod\u2019s free digital citizenship lessons<\/a>, teachers can save time searching or creating media literacy resources. In these lessons and activities, students can learn to differentiate and connect clues to fake news sources. They also learn to identify accurate news sources and other sources that do not quite fit the mold. You can also have deeper learning discussions about news biases (see the AllSides Media Bias Chart) and how to contemplate all sides to hone a personal perspective. You can use these lessons and media literacy examples as they are or modify them. Check out some of the lessons to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t have access to Nearpod\u2019s 21st Century Readiness Program, you can still access some <\/strong>unlocked digital literacy resources<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>digital citizenship week lessons<\/strong><\/a> for free.<\/strong> <\/strong>To access the resources shared in this article, make sure to sign up for Nearpod for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Primary vs. Secondary Sources (Grades 3-8)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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    In the Primary vs. Secondary Sources<\/a> one-minute video lesson, suitable for Grades 3-8, students gain insight into the distinction between primary and secondary sources, helping them understand how we learn about historical events. This media literacy for students lesson equips them with valuable skills for evaluating and sourcing information accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Role of Media (Grades 6-8)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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    In The Role of Media (Grades 6-8)<\/a> lesson, students learn how media literacy fosters critical thinking, effective communication, and civic engagement, highlighting the media\u2019s role in monitoring and influencing government and public opinions. This lesson equips students with essential skills to navigate the media landscape and become informed and active citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    *DCL: Evaluating media lesson bundle (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program<\/a> has a lesson bundle on Evaluating Media for elementary, middle school, and high school: K-2<\/a>, 3-5<\/a>, 6-8<\/a>, and 9-12<\/a>. These lessons are ideal for educators who want to learn how to teach media literacy in the classroom. Each lesson bundle includes eight lessons, in which students will learn the skills necessary to evaluate information online and interrogate the platforms from which they obtain information. The curriculum comes with assessments to measure growth and a project-based learning (PBL) activity for students to apply what they have learned creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    *These lessons are only available to educators with access to Nearpod’s 21st Century Readiness Program. Administrators can schedule a call<\/a> with an expert to learn more about the program and unlock the full instructional power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Nearpod\u2019s current events lesson series<\/a> engages students in analyzing real-world news stories, fostering critical thinking and the ability to assess news sources, biases, and information reliability. By exploring current events, students become informed consumers of news, equipping them with essential skills to navigate the complex media landscape effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In this 6-12 technology Draw It activity<\/a>, students learn how to evaluate search results and distinguish credible links from unreliable sources using a Draw It activity. This lesson equips students with essential skills to critically assess online information, fostering their ability to make informed decisions and navigate the digital landscape effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Media literacy is key to helping students become informed critical thinkers in a world where AI plays an increasingly significant role. In this DCL: What Is AI?<\/a> lesson, students get acquainted with how artificial intelligence (AI) works and consider some of its potential benefits and drawbacks. AI literacy<\/a> is essential for shaping a society that is well-informed about the ethical, social, and technological impacts of AI, giving students the ability to participate in technology applications responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Top 4 Tips to Spot Bad Science Reporting<\/a> video lesson, designed for Grades 9-12, equips students with practical guidance to discern unreliable science reporting. By following the simple acronym G-L-A-D, students learn to distinguish credible scientific information from questionable sources, empowering them to navigate the media landscape with confidence and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In the Predictive Advertising (Grades 9-12<\/a>) lesson, students are introduced to the concept of predictive advertising, which guides them in exploring its positive and negative impacts on society. Through a real-world example presented in a BBC video, students develop critical thinking skills to navigate personalized advertising effectively, making them more discerning and informed media consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    For students to be media literate, they need to have a lot of practice in mixed media lessons. With access to different types of information and various sources, they can build critical thinking skills about the media they see every day. Students will use this knowledge to spot fake news stories and make informed opinions about the world around them during election season and beyond.<\/span> Strong information literacy skills will help students become better equipped to identify and combat false information they encounter in their daily digital interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    New to Nearpod? Make sure you\u2019re signed up to access these media literacy lessons and activities!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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