Media Literacy and Critical Thinking

The video discusses the importance of media literacy, especially for young voters, and how educators can teach these skills. Jeff Canuteson shares insights on young voters' engagement and the need for critical thinking in media consumption. The session covers strategies for teaching news literacy, engaging younger students, and integrating civic engagement into the curriculum. It emphasizes the importance of fact-checking and finding quality information. The video concludes with resources and takeaways for educators.

What was Jeff Canuteson's initial career before joining Common Sense Education?

• Media producer

• Freelance writer

• Education director

• High school teacher

What stereotype about young voters does Jeff challenge in the discussion?

• Young voters are highly informed

• Young voters are apathetic

• Young voters are financially motivated

• Young voters are predominantly conservative

According to Jeff, what is a crucial component to teach alongside news and media literacy?

• Mathematical literacy

• Social and cultural literacy

• Technological literacy

• Financial literacy

What is one method Jeff suggests for teaching critical thinking in media literacy?

• Memorizing news articles

• Watching documentaries

• Dilemma-based learning

• Writing essays

What is the main goal of dilemma-based learning in media literacy?

• To foster critical thinking and perspective-taking

• To memorize facts

• To encourage rote learning

• To increase test scores

How does Jeff suggest educators handle the abundance of information on social media?

• Encourage students to ignore all social media

• Teach students to fact-check everything

• Limit students' access to social media

• Help students find quality information

What is a key takeaway Jeff emphasizes about teaching media literacy?

• Focus solely on fact-checking

• Avoid discussing controversial topics

• Integrate cultural literacy and civic engagement

• Teach media literacy in isolation

Which resource does Jeff mention for teachers to use in media literacy education?

• The Sift newsletter

• Wikipedia

• Social media platforms

• Online encyclopedias

What is the purpose of teaching students to question information?

• To make them skeptical of everything

• To help them identify trustworthy sources

• To discourage them from using social media

• To ensure they memorize facts

What does Jeff suggest is a common misconception about social media?

• It is primarily for sharing news

• It is designed for factual information

• It is only for entertainment

• It is meant for sharing feelings