E41- Media Literacy 102: Disinformation, propaganda, and conspiracies... oh my!

E 41- Media Literacy 102: Disinformation, propaganda, and conspiracies... oh my! Media literacy is an essential skill in our world today and one that needs to be addressed in the English language classroom! 🎯 In this episode, Anna and Shey discuss some of the greatest challenges our students face in the digital era, including discerning the reliability of a source, noticing propaganda techniques, and contending with trolls and bots! Further listening: E39- Media Literacy 101: Bias and perspective-taking Resources: ⭐ 10 Activities to Boost Media Literacy (downloadable resource) ⭐ Above the Noise, PBS Media & Tech Playlist Can You Win an Argument with a Conspiracy Theorist? (2019) Disinformation Nation How Propaganda Works News Literacy Project Project Look Sharp CRAAP Test Worksheet Fact-checking websites: Factcheck.org Politifact Snopes On social media bubbles: TED Talk: Beware online “filter bubbles” (Eli Pariser) TED Talk: Free yourself from your filter bubbles (Joan Blades and John Gable) Article: How to confront bias without alienating people Mentioned in the episode: ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Ad. 2008.  Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked. Royal Museums Greenwich.  Twitter bots surfaced during Chinese protests. Who’s behind them remains a mystery. NPR, 2022. What are your favorite strategies for introducing media literacy in your classroom? Share your thoughts and get featured on our follow-up episode! Email us at [email protected], or connect with us via social media.  Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube