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Lunch and Learn: Navigating the Noise: Teaching Media Literacy in the Age of Social Media

Lunch and Learn: Navigating the Noise: Teaching Media Literacy in the Age of Social Media

Presenter: Samantha Godbey

Room: ED 303 

This Lunch and Learn session equips educators with tools and strategies to help students critically analyze and interpret the content they encounter on social media platforms. As social media increasingly shapes public discourse, personal beliefs, and academic research, media literacy has become an essential skill for college students. Key Objectives: Understand the principles of media literacy in the context of social media. Explore the impact of algorithms, misinformation, and bias on student perceptions. Learn practical strategies to incorporate media literacy into classroom discussions and assignments. Discover tools and resources to help students evaluate sources, verify content, and think critically about their digital environment.

 

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