Today’s young people are growing up in a world full of smartphones, texting, YouTube, Internet access, and instant entertainment and information. But while they may be media-savvy, we maintain that ...

Other Side of the Story is the media literacy project from BBC Bitesize aimed at 11-16-year olds. Other Side of the Story ...

Yes, it has pictures. Yes, it is in the format of what you might call a “comic book—“ or wait, a “graphic novel.” Many students read graphic novels in their Literature or Language Composition classes.

Social media is a top source of news for nearly three in four students, and half at least somewhat trust platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to deliver that news and other critical information ...

Media literacy is the process of critically assessing information found on the internet. Advocates say media and news literacy is desperately needed in K-12 classrooms around the country. Data ...

Generative AI systems are now embedded in everyday practice. They shape how texts are written, images produced, and content circulated—not as neutral tools, ...

Children and adults alike get bombarded with questionable information every day, whether it’s fake TikTok videos on the war in Ukraine, targeted ads on Facebook, or disinformation on climate change on ...

Since we are ceaselessly consuming tons of photographs in our everyday lives, it is now more important than ever to ask ourselves how they reflect, communicate, and shape cultural meaning. Reading, ...

A majority of adults worry about misleading and artificial intelligence-generated images, but lack the skills and confidence to spot them, according to a global survey from Poynter’s digital media ...

Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape. As individuals increasingly consume content from many platforms, understanding how to discern credible information from ...

New Jersey is poised to become the first state to mandate media literacy instruction for all students, beginning in kindergarten. Credit: Jayk7/Getty Images The Hechinger Report covers one topic: ...