How Educators Can Talk with Students about Media Literacy

How Educators Can Talk with Students about Media Literacy

By Kerry Gallagher Just over a decade ago a common understanding of the word “literacy” included only the abilities to read and write text. Today, literacy encompasses the ability to interpret and create media that includes text, but also art, audio, video, animation,...
How to avoid spreading hoaxes on social media

How to avoid spreading hoaxes on social media

by Larry Magid This post first appeared on Forbes.com Facebook is not charging $5.99 to protect your privacy and Bill Gates isn’t going to give you $5,000. And posting a “legal” notice doesn’t mean anything. You are responsible for what you post If you’ve seen the...