Media Literacy in the Social Studies Classroom

The video discusses the importance of media literacy in social studies, highlighting the challenges students face in distinguishing real facts from fake news. It explores current media trends, such as the blurring of opinion and fact, and the declining trust in factual sources. The video emphasizes the need for educators to develop their media literacy skills and teach students how to critically evaluate online information. It also provides resources for integrating media literacy into the curriculum, promoting civic reasoning and democratic citizenship.

What percentage of children feel confident in identifying fake news according to Common Sense Media?

• 50%

• 44%

• 31%

• 60%

Which organization identified key trends in our relationship with the media?

• Teaching Tolerance

• Rand Corporation

• Common Sense Media

• Stanford University

What is one of the factors contributing to the challenges in media literacy?

• Limited social media platforms

• Over-reliance on textbooks

• Cognitive biases

• Lack of internet access

Why is professional development important for educators in the context of media literacy?

• To reduce classroom size

• To increase their salary

• To improve their media literacy skills

• To learn new teaching methods

Which website offers resources for teaching civic online reasoning?

• Common Sense Media

• Rand Corporation

• Teaching Tolerance

• Civic Online Reasoning