It’s Complicated: Our relationship with social media platforms
TweetLately I’ve been asked how I feel about Australia’s new social media law, restricting access to those under 16. I…
Category: Media Literacy
Media literacy examples that I’ve recently noticed, either from an analysis or construction viewpoint
Caught Mid-Rant
TweetThis photo was taken during a speaking engagement in Mt Vernon, Indiana – and hopefully you can see how excited…
Testifying in Jeff City
TweetVery happy to throw my support behind HB116 – which asks for a media literacy pilot program to be set…
Good try, Meta.
TweetHave you heard how Instagram is trying to make its app safer for teens? Many are doubting the sincerity of…
Russian Disinfo Goes Hollywood
TweetIn recent days you may have seen photos of celebrities on X featuring quotes of theirs about the war in…
The “Dead Internet” Theory
TweetWith all the talk of AI and bots, it might be time to revisit a theory that’s been floating around:…
AI and Grief – a new combination
TweetGrieving the loss of a loved one is never easy, and everyone processes grief differently. But now, thanks to several…
AI Friendships
TweetAI has been all over the news ~ about how it can do everything from generate videos to help us…
Want to Learn More About the Media?
TweetIn no particular order, here are some books to get you started. Some are pessimistic, some are optimistic. But all…
Media Literacy Resources
TweetI don’t typically share my slides but I’m very happy to put together a list of wonderful media literacy resources…