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Bonus: Roots of Digital Literacy Nov 07, 2018

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Where did media literacy even come from, and how are its original aims relevant today? Tessa Jolls, president of the pioneering Center for Media Literacy, breaks it all down in this special episode.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a full transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

Did You Google It? Nov 06, 2018

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Search results aren't neutral. Sometimes they can lead us to misleading and even hateful parts of the internet. Safiya Noble and Heidi Beirich explain how this happens and what we can do about it.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a full transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

Understanding Cognitive Bias Nov 06, 2018

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Ever get fooled online? It might be because of the way your brain works. Professors Steven Sloman and Lisa Fazio describe cognitive biases and give advice to help students recognize and overcome common errors.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a full transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

The Digital Literacy Universe Nov 06, 2018

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Digital citizens need digital literacy. But what does this mean, and how is it different from traditional media literacy? Experts Matthew Johnson and Shana White map the landscape and give critical advice to teachers.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a full transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.