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Thanks to WMUK for this media coverage for the website launch of Wonder Media: Ask the Questions! Here's the first! Check out www.wondermedialibrary.com to learn more about how to be a smart, savvy consumer of news, information and all media.

🎉 Day 4 of U.S. Media Literacy Week! 🎉 Today we’re focusing on Create—the power of producing media content that is thoughtful, intentional, and responsible. Whether you’re posting on social media, sharing a video, or writing an article, what you create has an impact. By being mindful of the messages we put out into the world, we contribute to a healthier and more informed digital landscape. Remember, whenever you create something, reflect on your intent, bias, and how it might influence others. New to TikTok and want to learn how to share your story in a positive and safe way? The key to success on our platform is authenticity. Showcase an aspect of your personality and stay true to yourself and you will find your community. Take advantage of our ‘Safe Sharing Guide’ here - https://lnkd.in/edEaeayG Let’s create content that makes a positive difference! #MediaLiteracyWeek #CreateMedia #ResponsibleContent #FactCheckYourFeed National Association for Media Literacy Education Learn more: https://mlw.namle.org/

Big news and important work coming up from one of the leading lights in journalism and digital media. I can't wait to hear more from Dan about his next phase, toward saving democracy and freedom of expression!

Navigating Media Literacy in Politics Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate various forms of communication. It encompasses understanding how media messages are constructed, the motives behind these messages, and the ways in which media can influence and shape public opinion and behavior. Media literacy is essential in today’s digital world, where information is abundant and can easily spread. By understanding media literacy, you can empower yourself to understand the impact of the media you consume and make informed decisions based on what you read, hear, or see. For more articles, including exclusive content, subscribe to our Substack!

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM OUR ENGAGED YOUTH? FIRST, LISTEN! Happy Listen First Friday from the team at PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs! We’re a hands-on student journalism training program that connects students with real-world experiences and educators with the tools, resources and community they need to report stories in their communities that highlight the achievements, challenges, and reality of today’s youth.  Why Youth Media PBS News Student Reporting Labs believes that thoughtful local reporting and the interdisciplinary work of videos production are powerful ways for young people to learn, civically engage, and find their power. Including the youth perspective in news coverage (behind and in front of the camera) is critical. We work to amplify student voices so that their perspectives are represented and respected. More here --> https://lnkd.in/gU-E4v4Z #teachers #students #teachingandlearning #listening #civildiscourse #civicengagement #politicalnews #lessonplanning #studentjournalism #journalism #PBSNewshour

Some changes ahead: I'm leaving academia to "help people who are working to save democracy, and by extension freedom of expression, in part by helping journalism perform its most essential role." More in my new blog post: https://lnkd.in/gx_8Rg-e

Gillmor writes in part, "The status quo in political (and related) coverage consists of sporadically noting that gosh-maybe-there’s-a-problem, while sticking mostly to journalistic business as usual. The status quo is journalistic malpractice." We see "gosh-maybe-there's-a-problem" treatment in news coverage of trafficking all the time, though we've described it in slightly different words. It's a kind of wide-eyed, "hey, can you believe there's trafficking going on in this city/town" treatment on repeat. Yes, there is trafficking here, there, everywhere. Better reporting tells audiences what it looks like, what's being done to combat it and by whom/what groups, to what effect, as an example. If you find yourself writing the former kind of story, go deeper. It's not an understatement to say that substantive reporting on human trafficking is a contribution toward the health of a democracy.

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Has social media impacted media literacy? 🤔 While it presents challenges, it also gives us the chance to become more discerning consumers of information. Let's discuss how we can use these platforms to boost our media literacy! 🌐✨