Media literacy resources for instructional activities featured in
Discovering Quacks, Utopias, and Cemeteries: Modern Lessons from Historical Themes.
Stanford History Education Group: Civic Online Reasoning
The guidance and materials for assessing student media literacy skills provided by this organization are based upon their eye-opening research on the media literacy skills today’s “digital native” students. In the study, “Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Civic Online Reasoning,” middle, high, and college students were asked to assess social media and website news articles. Three competencies were assessed: identifying who is behind information, evaluating the evidence presented, and investigating additional sources to verify information. In all three areas, the current competencies of students at all levels were shown to be lacking. Classroom activities such as lateral reading, comparing search results, and analyzing Wikipedia are described. All materials are free.
Center for Media Literacy
The goals of this organization include advocacy, education, professional development, and resources for media literacy education. The website provides a wealth of research, resources, and instructional activities. Many resources are free; others must be purchased.
National Association for Media Literacy Education
This professional organization provides resources and scholarship on media literacy education at all levels. They sponsor an annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, host a national conference, publish a journal and newsletter. Individual memberships are free.
Educational Resources from Newseum
Includes activities, lessons, case studies and blog posts. Access requires the creation of a free account.
