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Decoding the Digital Landscape: Developing Media Literacy in the 21st Century (6-12 Social Studies, ELAR, CTE, Public Speaking, Journalism)




Participants in these sessions will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges presented by civic engagement and media access in today's climate. Information provided will be useful and applicable across grade levels and content areas. If we want our students to be responsible media-users in the future, we must prepare them today.

Important Session Information:


Join us for a practical and enriching professional development session tailored for 6-12 educators in Social Studies, ELAR, CTE, Public Speaking, and Journalism. We'll dive into the real challenges of media literacy in today's world and share hands-on strategies and tools inspired by Jeffrey Wilhelm’s book “Fighting Fake News”. This session is all about giving you practical methods to help your students sift through information online, spot what's credible, and build solid media literacy skills that they'll actually use in the 21st century. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a renewed sense of confidence and a robust toolkit to help their students thrive in the digital age, ensuring they emerge as discerning and responsible digital citizens. *This session will offer GT credit.

T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment, Dimension 1.4: Activities, Dimension 4.3: Professional Development

Registration for this session has ended
Session ID:
638401
Credits Available:
(6) Contact Hours
(6) GT
Seats Filled:
26 / 60
Fee:
$0.00
Instructor(s):
Chelsea Howells
Kelly Jo Morris
Audience:
Ag Teachers, CTE, Curriculum Directors, Social Studies, Teachers 9-12, Teachers K-6
 
Date Time Location
6/13/2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region 9 ESC - Young 1 (Entrance A), Young 2 (Entrance A)
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, 76306


Venue Type:


  • There will be a $250 per day fee for out-of-region or non Region 9 District participants. If coop membership is required, there will be a $125 per day fee for non-coop participants.

  • If you have any special needs such as accessibility, Braille, large print, or a sign language interpreter, please notify Barbara Seigler at least 2 weeks before the session at 940-397-8235, or by email at barbara.seigler@esc9.net.

 
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

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