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Media Literacy Education since 1997

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Patterns! Media Patterns Everywhere!

May 2, 2018 heyjuliesmithNo Comments

Ever notice that media messages typically follow patterns? We have the standard political commercial: We have the standard corporate “feel…

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Media Literacy: A 21st Century Approach to Wellness

February 17, 2018 heyjuliesmithNo Comments

I have been teased in the past since I consider media literacy a solution to many of the world’s problems….

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Why Media Literacy Week is Better Than Screen-Free Week:

July 26, 2017 heyjuliesmithNo Comments

What the difference? Media Literacy Week is November 6-10, 2017. Screen-Free Week is April 30-May 6, 2018. Both ambitious concepts….

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Five Reasons Higher Ed Should Embrace K-12 Conferences:

July 17, 2017 heyjuliesmithNo Comments

I’m pretty lucky: in my career I seem to have one foot in the K12 world and one foot in…

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Compare & Despair: Some Days, Social Media Sites Make Me Feel Like Crap.

March 29, 2017 heyjuliesmith1 Comment

Disclaimers: I’ve got it pretty good.  Job I love, wonderful family, financial security, etc etc. I also know that many…

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Fake News Resources for Teachers

March 16, 2017 heyjuliesmith4 Comments

Resources to Help You Get Started: Super fun to have everyone jumping on the “fake news” bandwagon – we media…

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Should I Teach like a TV, or like a Video Game?

January 2, 2017 heyjuliesmithNo Comments

I would prefer my kids play video games instead of watch television. This statement typically earns me suspicious looks and…

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Fake News Sites & Sources to Avoid:

December 2, 2016 heyjuliesmith1 Comment

There are hundreds of “news” sites online that spread false and misleading information.  After doing a bit of research, I’ve…

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Media Literacy in a Post-Truth World

November 9, 2016 heyjuliesmith4 Comments

While my Facebook feed and Twitter timeline wail and gnash their teeth over last night’s election results, I’m actually much…

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7 Ways Media Literacy Can Help You Survive Political News

October 6, 2016 heyjuliesmith1 Comment

My name is Julie and I am here to help you survive the rest of the campaign season.  If you’re…

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