Get ready to teach news literacy

Calling Minnesota educators!

This session provides an overview of news literacy education that touches on key concepts, skills and dispositions that students need to navigate the information environment effectively and responsibly. This includes the ability to identify credible information, recognize and avoid misinformation and appreciate the importance of a free and independent press. We’ll examine the differences between news and other types of information, learn how to evaluate bias and review easy fact-checking and verification techniques.

Then join us for a close look at the Checkology® virtual classroom, the News Literacy Project’s one-stop shop for teaching news literacy. You’ll discover free posters, infographics, lesson plans and instructional supports, which can be used to fill five minutes of lesson time or entire class periods. 

This session is presented by the News Literacy Initiative, a partnership with The Minnesota Star Tribune, the News Literacy Project and ThreeSixty Journalism.