Can you navigate the flurry of fake news and strike a balance between being a cynic and a sucker? Get the tools you need to stay ahead of online tricksters and trolls.
Are accusations of bias clogging your news feed? Are your students quick to point out that something's unfair — but not as ready to explain why? Tune up your “fairness meter” to assess how objective or biased content really is.
Students learn the persuasion techniques used by candidates when running for office, deepening their ability to analyze a variety of media produced by campaigns and to help separate fact from fiction.
Is it OK to clean up a quote or broadcast unconfirmed information? Students become more critical consumers of news media by examining real-life case studies of journalists striving to be accurate, fair and clear.
Students will be introduced to academically rigorous and constitutionally appropriate models for analyzing the role of religion in private and public life.
Students become more critical consumers of visual information by examining real-life case studies of photojournalists striving to be accurate, fair and clear.
Students learn how a newspaper’s front page or website reflects the interests and values of the community, then work in teams to create their own front page or homepage.
Through the lens of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, students explore the unique practical and ethical challenges journalists face when covering breaking news.
Students watch and discuss a Newseum-produced documentary about the role of the First Amendment freedoms in the civil rights movement and in protests today.
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Chantea Wright
Instructional technology resource coach
Grades 6-12
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Annette Spahr
ELA and literature teacher
Grades 8-12
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Alan Weintraut
AP English teacher
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“The coolest free resource I'd never heard about. NewseumED champions the First Amendment and media and digital literacy... I'm going into the rabbit hole, team!”
Chris Brant
“ I was completely impressed with the [Wells Fargo Media Literacy workshop]. Having traveled from Chicago for the event, I can say it was well worth my time and the expense to attend.”
Mike Colletti
Teacher
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
“NewseumED approaches fact-finding in the lens of journalism. It requires students to examine themselves and take a hard look at their own biases, the news that attracts them, and the information that repels them.”
“NewseumED offers a wealth of resources for educators on media literacy, including lesson plans, artifacts, and case studies. They also offer virtual classes and professional development for educators.”
“NewseumED is an incredible tool that gives students access to primary sources that can help teach media literacy and provide a closer look into historical events past and present.”
Chris Defonce
Educator
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Cult of Pedagogy
Podcast: 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2018
“[Fact Finder is a] treasure trove of resources ... so you can teach an entire week (maybe more) about media literacy.”
Applied Educational Systems
Curriculum development company
"Top 5 Media Literacy Lesson Plans and Resources"
“I was absolutely blown away by both the quantity and quality of the resources! ... [NewseumED] makes the resources relevant to students framing them around current issues and real-world connections.”
Heather L.
Librarian
Hershey (Pa.) Middle School
“All the content from NewseumED is high quality and fully accessible for my students. That makes it invaluable!”
Shay Taylor
Education technology specialist
High school and college
“NewseumED is the essential online resource for educators, especially journalism, media arts and civics.”
Reginald Ragland
English/language arts teacher
K-12 and college
“My students now are interested in the news, understand media bias and are aware of checking multiple sources to properly evaluate.”
Donna Clark
Teacher
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