Literacy Librarian Dishes on Video Games, Social Media, AI, News, and Ads
Media literacy is about looking through a critical lens at the media we engage with-music, movies, news articles, advertisements, video games and statistics. It is even more important today with AI and deep fakes. Let's practice discernment
Miss Sue MA MLIS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Point out examples of media problems to those you live with. Come to class ready to explain something you discovered on media that you didn't notice before.Certificate of Completion
Attend all classes and participate in class discussions.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this class students will discuss why we should think critically about media. Principles for media literacy and discernment will be taught. Examples from artificial intelligence, images, news sources, algorithms and social media, statistics, movies and TV, video games, sponsored content, and music will be taught. The class is structured to include a lot of interaction between students after watching short video clips or analyzing photographs. I retired as a high school Library Media Specialist and taught Media Discernment and Information Literacy for 9 years. My teaching style combines traditional teaching with online media, and encourages students to engage with lessons through discussions with their peers, role plays, and other methods.
Learning Goals
Be able to define media literacy.Search for the source to be able to recognize a faked video.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Why Should We Think Critically about Media?
Principals for media literacy and discernment as they concern artificial intelligence and images. Discussion questions: What media are you consuming most? Why? What are you dwelling on when you are attending to that media? On a scale of 1-10 how confident are you in your ability to determine if something is AI-generated? Do you think A-I generated will change the way we think about reality? Can you tell if an image has been edited? If so how does that change affect us? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week 2: Who Do We Believe
My lesson is about news sources and algorithms and social media.
Discussion questions: Choose a social media post, news story, or podcast you have engaged with and ask yourself: "What's good? What's bad? What's missing? What's confused? Discussion questions: Where are the main places you go for news? Have you been able to detect any bias in those courses? How do you think different generations engage with news? Have you ever taken something that appeared in your feed to be a "sign"? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week 3: How should we consider ads, video games, and music? What can we conclude
My lesson includes how participating in games changes the the effect of their content; influencer ads, overt ads, sponsorships, and product placement; with music the words we surround ourselves matter. Discussion questions: Pick your favorite game--what experience do you think its designers wanted you to have? Do you think it's possible to be influenced on a subconscious level? What's a product you hear or see being advertised by influencers? What's one ad that has worked on you? 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Axis website. Their mission "...helping parents and caring adults talk with their kids about what they otherwise wouldn't, one conversation at a time."
CBS News for Kids
Indiana University Bloomington Library "Integrating Media Literacy into your Curriculum"
Joined May, 2024
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Information Technology from University of Washington
Master's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Washington
MLIS Masters in Library and Information Science
I also have a certificate in Library Media endorsement, and 9 years experience creating an engaging library environment, developing lesson plans, and improving digital literacy skills. In a computer lab I taught high school students how to recognize bias and manipulation in social media, and parents how to monitor their home workstations.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $50 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
5-12 learners per class
