Choose to be Curious Episode #23: Curiosity & News Literacy - with Patricia Hunt
Mar 8, 2017
Join Patricia Hunt, a dedicated US and Virginia government teacher, as she dives into the crucial topic of news literacy in today's digital age. She discusses how to discern credible news from misinformation and introduces the Checkology platform to help students develop critical evaluation skills. Patricia emphasizes the role of curiosity in understanding current events and government policies, while highlighting the challenges young people face with media bias and clickbait. This lively conversation inspires listeners to actively engage with the news responsibly.
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Check Author and Sources First
- Teach students to check who authored the news and whether the source is reputable.
- Emphasize looking for multiple, high-quality sources before trusting information.
Identify News Agenda
- News often has agendas disguised by tone, bias, and perspective.
- Recognizing agendas is crucial for understanding if a piece informs or persuades.
Echo Chambers Reinforce Bias
- Personalized social media feeds reinforce biases by showing echo chambers.
- This challenges society’s collective understanding through limited perspectives.