Media Literacy: A 21st Century Approach to Wellness
TweetI have been teased in the past since I consider media literacy a solution to many of the world’s problems….
Author: heyjuliesmith
Why Media Literacy Week is Better Than Screen-Free Week:
TweetWhat the difference? Media Literacy Week is November 6-10, 2017. Screen-Free Week is April 30-May 6, 2018. Both ambitious concepts….
Five Reasons Higher Ed Should Embrace K-12 Conferences:
TweetI’m pretty lucky: in my career I seem to have one foot in the K12 world and one foot in…
Compare & Despair: Some Days, Social Media Sites Make Me Feel Like Crap.
TweetDisclaimers: I’ve got it pretty good. Job I love, wonderful family, financial security, etc etc. I also know that many…
Fake News Resources for Teachers
TweetResources to Help You Get Started: Super fun to have everyone jumping on the “fake news” bandwagon – we media…
Should I Teach like a TV, or like a Video Game?
TweetI would prefer my kids play video games instead of watch television. This statement typically earns me suspicious looks and…
Fake News Sites & Sources to Avoid:
TweetThere are hundreds of “news” sites online that spread false and misleading information. After doing a bit of research, I’ve…
Media Literacy in a Post-Truth World
TweetWhile my Facebook feed and Twitter timeline wail and gnash their teeth over last night’s election results, I’m actually much…
7 Ways Media Literacy Can Help You Survive Political News
TweetMy name is Julie and I am here to help you survive the rest of the campaign season. If you’re…
My Bias is Better Than Your Bias – Guest Post from Art La Flamme
TweetOn the best of days, I tend to have a hate-hate relationship with most social media sites. This is probably…