#sschat is a network of educators, resources, and ideas that started on Twitter, but has expanded to Facebook, an annual NCSS unconference, and more. Join us to chat asynchronously on Twitter or Facebook, or chat with us live on Mondays from 7-8pm EST.
Hello from Facing History and Ourselves! We're sharing resources like Give Bigotry No Sanction and Becoming American– stories of the Constitution as a force for justice. #SSCHAThttps://t.co/0Xmrgs9MFUhttps://t.co/gtFlzwsE3L
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There's also a bonus question (BQ)! Please give a short intro and share how you celebrated #ConstitutionDay!
Hi, #sschat fam! If you have videoconferenced with your PK-12 students, would you take this 5-10 minute survey or pass it on to others? Thanks much!
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My name is Jessica! I am an elementary education major in college with a focus in social studies in hopes of specifically teaching middle school history. I am participating in this chat for a class assignment! #sschat
Andrew from Massachusetts (8th grade) and an #sschat co-moderator
We took a sort-of sideways approach to #ConstitutionDay by playing checkers: 1 team as a democracy (red), 1 team as a republic (black)
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#sschat Hi! My Name is Callahan Quinn and I am pre-service student who hopefully will be teaching history at the secondary level. And I celebrated Constitution Day by watching a documentary about it.
Hi all! I teach HS social studies through comics and pop culture. #sschat today we learned about the amendments. I blared some Bieber and then we discussed the 8th Amendment...
Kendall from Texas! We celebrated Constitution Day by having parents who are attorneys come teach our classes about the Constitution and their experiences practicing law #sschat
Coming in a little late! Dwight from NY's beautiful Adirondack mountains where I teach 7th grade social studies, humanities & digital storytelling. Oh, and I make YouTube videos too: https://t.co/jQ1ka79sXu#sschat
Hi #sschat, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley CA. I celebrated by sharing the things I’ve discussed with students. https://t.co/5jeWqOloa1
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Hi there! I’m Michael Zelnik, a grad student @OhioState, and I sadly did not have an opportunity to celebrate Constitution Day today. I do, however, have a Bill of Rights lesson plan, which I‘ll try to incorporate into a class this week. #ssvpln#sschat
A1. Hi there! I’m Michael Zelnik, a grad student @OhioState, and I sadly did not have an opportunity to celebrate Constitution Day today. I do, however, have a Bill of Rights lesson plan, which I‘ll try to incorporate into a class this week. #ssvpln#sschat
Happy #ConstitutionDay, everyone! Mary-Owen, #USHistory teacher in Nashville and #sschat co-moderator. Joining a tad late...multi-tasking with wedding planning this evening!
A1: A major part of citizenship is navigating political information. Much of that information comes in the form of news. Ipso facto, the social studies must teach news literacy skills #sschat
Hi, #sschat fam! If you have videoconferenced with your PK-12 students, would you take this 5-10 minute survey or pass it on to others? Thanks much!
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Don't get overwhelmed and just go at your own pace. Find a couple strong people to follow and then see who they retweet. You can also check out my lists if you are looking for a specific type of educator (middle school, elementary, principal etc) #sschat
Call for Proposals: Acts of Resistance: Subversive Teaching across the Disciplines examines the discipline specific ways teachers work to create more socially just conditions for students. Abstracts due Oct. 15 #NCTEchat#sschat#engchat#aplitchathttps://t.co/9THishfvS2
A1: Any history class deals with communication -- official & unofficial, formal & informal, personal & private, past to the present & vice versa. Students need to be literate in all these forms of media!
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A1 Most of us bring in the media every day for students. As we bring in relevant events and what's happening, media literacy is something we bring in each day. We (myself included) just have to make a better point at explicity teaching students media skills #sschat
Hi, I'm Tish representing Del Valle Social Studies. AKA UShistorysage. Glad to be here tonight. I'm in Del Valle, just outside of Austin, Texas. #sschat
Hi everyone! I'm a pre-service teacher from Columbus. In my classes, the students have been breaking down the Constitution's preamble to put it in their own words and then giving each part a report card grade #ssvpln#sschat
Since we can incorporate current events, past news stories, speeches, and more into our content, it's a great time to also discuss media literacy! #sschat
Not just news. So much of what individuals in our culture think they know about history, politics, and culture comes from movies, TV, and other mass media. #sschat
A1: Social studies is the natural place for media literacy skills because what we need for understanding today's documents & media are the very same skills we need for exploring historical documents & media. Oh, and there's always CARDI B. #sschat
A1: The idea of exploring history by viewing it thru many lens and perspectives translates perfectly to a conversation about perspectives in today's media. I love Revere's Boston Massacre as an intro to "media literacy."
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Much of today's news and events are discussed and happening in the blink of an eye. Kids now do almost everything with some form of social media, so developing those skills in a social studies class can help them keep up and engaged with our past and present #sschat
A1: Social studies is the natural place for media literacy skills because what we need for understanding today's documents & media are the very same skills we need for exploring historical documents & media. Oh, and there's always CARDI B. #sschat
Hello! I’m a preservice teacher from Ohio State. Tomorrow I’m planning a gallery walk lesson plan about conflict resolution, this will segue into the process our founding fathers had to create the Constitution and other founding documents! #SSVPLN#sschat
A1. It has been said that information is the currency of democracy. Students need to know how to consume information to be informed, engage with information and produce information to take informed civic action. #CivicsIsBack#sschat
I spend a lot of time looking at primary source documents, which are not always from the most reliable narrators. My students have to learn about identifying bias, which I stress is part of everyday life when they watch TV, read the news, etc. #sschat
A1: The social studies classroom allows students to learn tools of critical analysis as well as reflection. They are able to examine various forms of media based on perspectives, validity, and arguments #sschat#ssvpln
A1 I spend a lot of time looking at primary source documents, which are not always from the most reliable narrators. My students have to learn about identifying bias, which I stress is part of everyday life when they watch TV, read the news, etc. #sschat
A1 - #sschat#SocialStudies is about argumentation based on researched evidence. As Ss look online they have to be able to decipher reliability by sourcing, contextualization, and corroboration. These are the #MediaLiteracy of today! Thanks you @SHEG_Stanford@joelbreakstone
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@icivics, @SHEG_Stanford, @joelbreakstone
A1: When we are analyzing historical documents, students naturally make connections to what they see today. If we give them tools to evaluate the past, we should also help them make sense of what they see in the present. #SSchat
A1: media literacy skills live in the SS classroom because it’s the era of “fake news”. When we are teaching students about research, and credible sources, we can no longer ignore the terminology of “fake news”! #sschat#ssvpln
BQ I think there need to be more "low tech tools" for teachers to use in classrooms that are left behind in the digital divide. Many schools to not have access to reliable internet- what are some low tech tools that can be integrated into the curriculum? #sschat
Social studies is about getting kids to critically evaluate ambiguous situations using evidence. #medialiteracy is about sourcing, contextualization & corroboration. SS is perfect fit.
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Oh some definitely did not hold back when it came to sharing. But they were also asked to reflect on what they believed to be the strongest and the weakest points of the Constitution as far as what America upholds today #ssvpln#sschat
Oh shucks, there you go again. @historycomics getting me all emotional. We must all be kinder to one another. I know we think we all do it naturally as teachers, and that's partly true, but Tim shares the love thru the written word (and ComicCons) which is powerful #sschat
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@historycomics, @heidinelt, @historycomics
A1 Media comes in many forms & includes in it primary sources, which are critical sources for social studies classrooms. Gaining media literacy skills also include many of the same skills advocated in the C3 Framework, which is the backbone of social studies #sschat
A1: Media literacy skills are important to help students digest political and history info. They can also help them learn how to civilly hold discourse over topics when they do not agree, as many people do today #sschat
A1: Media literacy leads critical inquiry... And critical thinking is so important since students get lots of news via social media. The social studies classroom can present current events / news in a safe learning environment that encourages critical thinking. #sschat
Oh shucks, there you go again. @historycomics getting me all emotional. We must all be kinder to one another. I know we think we all do it naturally as teachers, and that's partly true, but Tim shares the love thru the written word (and ComicCons) which is powerful #sschat
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@historycomics, @heidinelt, @historycomics
A2A: I think the trick is to use content as CONTEXT for teaching news literacy. For example, this @icivics lesson plan teaches about Midterms while also covering the concept of horse race journalism https://t.co/OQ0PfJ7JUf#2birds1stone#sschat
#sschat Eventually when I have my own classroom, I would keep my topics relevant when midterms comes up by relating new content to old content that would be on my midterm.
BQ I think there need to be more "low tech tools" for teachers to use in classrooms that are left behind in the digital divide. Many schools to not have access to reliable internet- what are some low tech tools that can be integrated into the curriculum? #sschat
A1: Social studies is the natural place for media literacy skills because what we need for understanding today's documents & media are the very same skills we need for exploring historical documents & media. Oh, and there's always CARDI B. #sschat
A2: I begin with getting students analyzing sources right away. As a matter of fact, we begin with ridiculous claims about pennies! https://t.co/0HfCs3UyAU#sschat
A1: History is full of famius hoaxes, some of which fooled sveryone for decades. Further, the “collective wisdom” about historic events often changes over time. History is fragile https://t.co/zCkfdKt4Sr#sschat
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A2: try and find a way to incorporate both. A lot of times the things you learn in history and political science overlap with current events now. Have them read the news, discuss it online, evaluate sources, etc.
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Q2A: Eventually when I have my own classroom, I would keep my topics relevant when midterms comes up by relating new content to old content that would be on my midterm. #sschat
A2A: We do this a lot as Warm Up Questions. I’ll use the news (often @FiveThirtyEight ) from the day & ask my students to form a “Hot Take” and then talk until I find a segue into the day’s topic #sschat
In that period, a dog was a commonly used symbol to represent fidelity/loyalty. The dog is clearly on the colonists' side.
In this cartoon, the dog in the lower-left is making his feelings clear.
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@dwsteven, @historycomics, @GatorCitizen, @periodicprez
I've been incorporating #Midterms2018 with our discussion of the #ProgressiveEra over the last few weeks. Hoping to continue that trend through the fall. #sschat
A2 teaching is not just about the curriculum - especially in social studies. Make time for what is most important. When we launch cruise missiles into Syria, take a day and discuss why. Protests in Ferguson? Yep - discuss. Media literacy - just do it. #sschat
A2A Media lit Qs can be used in any instance. Can be used to analyze for textbook bias, w/ political cartoons, film, letters, news sources, etc. When I was HS teacher, Ss used it on most sources I introduced, including my topic & resource decisions as a teacher. Embed it #sschat
A1. It’s the study of society and social interactions, be they between people or media. Every source and text in this world has hidden messages, and our role, like English teachers, is to help students read these messages, so they can be responsible citizens. #ssvpln#sschat
A2A: My MT starts every class with CNN10 news and that is a way to incorporate media literacy every day with his opener! It’s easy to relate it back to any government content we have on the agenda for that day! @icivics#sschat#ssvpln
A2B: My favorite strategy is the trifecta of having students practice a news literacy skill while learning about an important civics concept using a controversial current event as an example #sschat
A2A: When I have classes of my own, I will make it a goal to tie in a daily update segment whether it be at the halfway point or when speaking of a topic. For example, issues of natl security can definitely be tied in with other historical events like WWII for ex. #sschat#ssvpln
A2AHow can you NOT make room for media literacy as you are covering the midterms? #MediaLit is core to what we do in. Being able to sort and articulate information is foundational to the health of our republic. #sschat
A2A. If you’re not making time for it, then Ss aren’t really gaining the skills they need for your course anyway. Skills allow them to access the content the rest of their lives. #sschat
#sschat Q2b: I feel like the most important tool to present to your students when teaching media literacy skills would be showing them how to view media with a neutral mindset.
A2B I like choosing from the NCSS media lit Qs & having Ss use them in virtually all sources that are used in the classroom (including textbooks & teacher choices). Builds the analytic skills https://t.co/aDLA5Ss301#sschat
Q2B: having students interact with different types of media. Social media (like this chat) are HUGE and the way they'll get most news! But we still get news in papers, tv, and magazines so give them a variety! #sschat
A2a. It's not that difficult, it doesn't have to be a formal lesson. There's no historical era that doesn't connect to today's news in more ways than one. Besides, understanding events from 500 yrs ago is pointless if you're clueless abt what's going on now #sschat
BTW - I have been working with an amazing company using a diverse superhero comic team to teach media literacy. We will go live in a few weeks - can’t wait to share!!! #sschat
A2B: the best lesson I have seen was taught by a pre-service teacher, @Ms_Vlajic, using the MITS framework. This included analyzing political ads with the sound off, or images off. Then students select which part of MITS they find the most effective @icivics#ssvpln#sschat
I always do a lesson on Di-hydrogen Monoxide (water). Helps kids get my point right away about being critical readers. Although, for the rest of the year they are a little wary of everything I say. :-)
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A2b what is the assertion? Where is the evidence to supporting? Is the evidence valid? What has been left out that might change the conclusion we draw? #sschat
BQ. I think having various sources would be a great idea, especially local reports from states we don’t typically hear about during elections. #sschat#ssvpln
A2) I model how to evaluate media sources first then have students with in groups or pairs, then individually. Great way to build up their skills! #sschat
A2B: Another pre-service teacher in my cohort @Ms_Vlajic taught media literacy skills through the examinations of political ads. Not only was it fun and engaging, but we learned a lot about what elements go into political messages to make them persuasive #sschat#ssvpln
A2B asking questions and creating great questions is the most important skill I teach. When we annotate/close read - we do the same with media literacy. We are ALL teachers of reading. . #sschat
A3A: There’s a reason that @MediaLiteracyEd Month is the first week of November. You just can’t cover elections without covering the literacy skills needed to decipher all of the news swirling around them. Elections are the perfect teachable moment for news literacy #sschat
A3: Facts, opinions, rhetoric, persuasion - election season has tons of fodder for analysis. Being a critical consumer of news is especially important when you have a choice to make, like voting. #sschat
A1 #sschat teaching media literacy is essential for students as social media has become news for so many, especially as it informs instruction regarding fake news and elections.
Fake news--Denmark is worried about it, too! From a recent paper. What do the drawings indicate about their views of our president? #sschat#medialiteracy
A2B First, I try to create a demand for #medialiteracy. I do this by structuring inquiries around essential questions- often with questions generated by students. Students need to know the purposes of different types of information to address these questions #sschat
A3A: The stakes are higher than usual, the conflict is clearer than for most other topics, and the prevalence of bias/misinformation make them nearly perfect (historical or current elections)
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A3A - Because our current media culture is divided along partisan lines, coverage of the same events tends to be wildly different. Know which lens your information is being filtered through. #sschat
A3A: The 2016 election was ideal for teaching media literacy!! Students need to be able to critically analyze all aspects of media. They should always be asking questions; where did this come from? Who wrote this? What was their purpose? @icivics#ssvpln#sschat
#sschat Q3A I think that elections are a great teaching moment because they give students the chance to see how history repeats itself and critically analyze what policies they value and want their candidate to withhold.
A3A Campaign adds offer so many opportunities for Ss to analyze for bias & fallacious arguments. Living Room Candidate has campaign commercials from every presidential campaign since 1952 https://t.co/cq3FkjOu6Q#sschat
Q3A: elections are great for teaching media literacy skills because during them all you see are campaigns on every source of media. When their submerged in it all around, it's a great opportunity to teach them how to evaluate it #sschat
A3: Because there is so much news being spread around and students will not only learn media literacy skills through sifting through and fact checking sources but it will also encourage civic engagement as well #ssvpln#sschat
A2A. I think #medialiteracy is covered while preparing for midterms. It’s so central to Social Studies, it would be hard to have midterms without them. Effective lessons have this built into it. #ssvpln#sschat
Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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A3A: There is so much coverage of elections in the media (local, state and federal). It's a great way to integrate current events. Plus, mock elections and @iCivics video games where you run local or federal gov't can extend the learning and personalize it. #sschat
A3 Elections create a demand for students to understand different types of information and the strategies used to convey information by candidates and interest groups. @icivics lesson on propaganda is a great resources to use in this work. https://t.co/k1gMIIHDOf#sschat
A3B: Elections are inherently political indeed. And more and more, so is the news. So I say address the political head on. Teach kids about the political nature of news coverage. Just do your best to stay above the partisan fray #sschat
A3A - Elections are the BEST! They're relevant, can show kids how politics affect their everyday life; help us make our voices heard and get our students involved in the political process #sschat
#sschat Q3B I think its a good to evaluate and present the policies of all the candidates that are running and stop there just so your student's won't feel any bias from you.
Sorry I missed #sschat tonight. Keep an eye on the news about the effects of #Florence, especially for my school @CHornets1 and @wcsschools . Have a great week.
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This is probably the #1 challenge for our discipline right now.
@meiralevinson gave a terrific presentation to 8th grade teachers in MA a few weeks ago about acknowledging the struggle right away with students.
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Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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A3 Elections are also the perfect opportunity for students to take informed action to empower others to participate in elections by using #medialiteracy skills to produce information. https://t.co/EhSKEKBvtP#sschat
Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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It is a fine line, but being political can be ok (for the students, with me as moderator). What a great opportunity to model and teach how to have a mature conversation based in facts, to not always agree, and respect each other's positions.
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Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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A3B - Every decision we make as educators is a political decision. We need to help students navigate the information overload coming at them. Our job isn't to tell them what to think, but rather help them with the skills necessary to navigate the seas of sources. #sschat
A2B. After watching a classmate of mine knock her microteaching out of the park on this subject, I like analyzing the sound/voice/music and then the visuals with no sound. This shows what is at work to persuade you and I think it helps improve analysis skills. #ssvpln#sschat
Everyone in #sschat right now needs to read or reread John H. McManus’s Don’t Be Fooled: A Citizen’s Guide to News and Information in the Digital Age. https://t.co/VQllTgZV8e
A3B: there is nothing wrong with getting political! It shows students you are human and it sets a good example for students to become engaged citizens. But it is impossible to teach elections without media literacy and vice versa @icivics#ssvpln#sschat
A3B: Easy to say, not always easy to execute, but so far my two main rules are:
1. Stay objective
2. Have students repeat what the person before them said
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Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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A3A - Also the extreme messages of political ads, news stories helps us show the kids why the source of information is so critical in understanding bias and rhetoric as well as what's really happening. #sschat
more from Meira:
"Don't try to protect students from these challenges" because our students already know about some of them.
"Embrace politics" beyond small community service projects
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My students are 16-18, diverse backgrounds, and spend a lot of time on social media. Important for them to be able to discern bias and me #medialiterate as they move toward their first elections as voters! #sschat
Q3B. #Elections are inherently political. How do you navigate teaching both elections and teaching #medialiteracy skills without getting “too political”?
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It originates - & is updated by - abt a dozen different nonpartisan media specialists & fact checkers. It’s not perfect but I value its depth. See how some locations are small/focused (bec of their consistency) while others are shaped like wide ovals (inconsistency) #sschat
A3: 👋from WV! 🗳️ Elections give you real-time teachable moments for #medialiteracy skills! We are using @FantasyCong this year to help follow the candidates - and then we will analyze Campaign Ads and news articles. 🇺🇸 #sschat
A4: (1/3) When teaching “fake news,” I think you have to start with shared definitions. Is “fake news” just news you don’t like or is it a story about something that didn’t happen? If the latter, it can’t (by virtue of the definition of news) be news. It’s something else #sschat
Q3B I try to use sources that are neutral and have students analyze them. On the meantime, I always play devils advocate when they bring up politics. It is critical Ss never know where I stand while I help them navigate elections and politics #sschat
A3A. Elections show a prolific amount of ads trying to persuade you to vote for this issue/candidate. They also tend to be more overt than the typical commercial, as their agenda/goal is clear. #ssvpln#sschat
A3 Elections are also the perfect opportunity for students to take informed action to empower others to participate in elections by using #medialiteracy skills to produce information. https://t.co/EhSKEKBvtP#sschat
A3B The Political Classroom by Hess & McAvoy is a great read & hits this. I To quote them "..teachers ought to think about disclosing & withholding their political views as pedagogical tools that should be used intentionally & with good judgment." https://t.co/y8e78oVMtv#sschat
A3B: Classroom rules for civil discourse is a must as well as teaching in a way that highlights bias and non-credible arguments on all sides. The nature of the news everyday is political so students should learn skills that aid in processing and analyzing #ssvpln#sschat
A3B. I negotiate this a bit as I teach on a military installation in a blue state. The advantage is our Ss tend to represent the gamut of the political spectrum. The difficulty is our Ss tend to represent the gamut of the political spectrum. #sschat
A4: Teach students how to evaluate and HOW TO RESEARCH! If they see a headline, actually read the story. Then have them find other sources talking about that same topic to determine if it's truth, bias, or entirely false #sschat
A4: (2/3) Instead of “fake news”, I like the term “viral deception”, which was coined by Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of @APPCPenn And just like the other kind of VD, you definitely don’t want it.
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A4: (3/3) With that, here’s a great lesson plan from @icivics that offers a comprehensive treatment of the topic of Misinformation (including references to “fake news”) from a definitional vantage point https://t.co/v3yd6EwdWg#sschat
A4: the issue with "fake news" is people see one headline and believe it. I always look up many sources until i get a bigger picture. I call it "doing my hw" even outside of school! #sschat
A3B. As long as you remind the students to remain respectful of other political beliefs, and as long as you remain fair to each side of the political spectrum, you can avoid becoming “too political”. #ssvpln#sschat
A4 Introduce multiple sources to a topic, have students analyze using media lit questions, & it is critically important that students are introduced to fallacy techniques & identify fallacies used when analyzing media #sschat
BONUS: You know what's super fly? A BRAND NEW GAME from @iCivics that teaches the standards of journalism and other critical news literacy content and skills. Coming early October with a huge hat tip to @APPCPenn for the support #sschat
A4 First define the multiple definitions for "fake news". Second, help students learn how to source information to corroborate information. @NewsLitProject Checkology has great tools in their Virology Lesson and Factitious Game https://t.co/vxf6AXqA2r is useful #sschat
A4 Didn't the term #fakenews really originate from fraudulent publications and stories (not mistakes or exaggerations)?
I have found this article helpful: https://t.co/rR9SfdntCw#sschat
Does news VD include government created and planted stuff like the Gulf of Tonkin fabrication and the Weapons of Mass Destruction lies used to take us to war in Iraq? A must read here is Charles Lewis’ 935 Lies. https://t.co/BRUNz5YIX0#sschat
A4) I teach this lesson on the role of the media, bias, & "Fake News". Has worked out great for giving background then working on it in class:
https://t.co/0zOTz0Zn3K 📰🖥️
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A4: it’s important to open every headline you see. Students need to critically analyze these sources. They should analyze multiple perspectives and be prepared to do research. The days of opening one newspaper a week to get all the correct info is over! #sschat#ssvpln
BONUS: You know what's super fly? A BRAND NEW GAME from @iCivics that teaches the standards of journalism and other critical news literacy content and skills. Coming early October with a huge hat tip to @APPCPenn for the support #sschat
A4. Critical 2 differentiate "fake news" as replacement for news I disagree w/ & bias-influenced interpretations of same event. I begin year having S bump into me and then I react angrily. Ss in class then document--none fake, but different news reported. I write "fake" example.
A4: This is such a big phrase right now. Carries a lot of emotion. I try to give the kids some historical context - start with yellow journalism and the Spanish American War. Help them to see that this is not necessarily a new problem.
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A1: Social studies is the natural place for media literacy skills because what we need for understanding today's documents & media are the very same skills we need for exploring historical documents & media. Oh, and there's always CARDI B. #sschat
AQ5: History helps students understand the importance of voting and elections - like this Civil Rights historical investigation into the struggle for voting rights. https://t.co/GJqk6vn6Lz#sschat
A4. I honestly haven’t tried teaching this yet. I would say to address all sources seriously at first, and if you believe the information to be questionable, fact-check it against others to see if the information holds up. #ssvpln#sschat
I often fall into the pit of thinking “fake news” is new. But you’re right, it’s not! Historically, this has been happening for years. Good point, I look forward to sharing this with students in the future. #sschat#ssvpln
AQ5: Stay on top of current events to understand what's at stake in elections - see our new current events page for ideas on bringing more current events to your classroom: https://t.co/CPFdX1JSML#sschat
The 1st #fakenews report took place in the Garden of Eden, and for as long as humans have communicated with one another, some have used trickery, deceit, biased presentations and advocacy to outright lie or "control the spin" to influence the views of others. #sschat
A4: This is such a big phrase right now. Carries a lot of emotion. I try to give the kids some historical context - start with yellow journalism and the Spanish American War. Help them to see that this is not necessarily a new problem.
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Missed #sschat tonight because I was doing a webinar about the album tool in the TPS Teachers Network, but I DID manage to fit in a little promo for #sschat! I'm sneaky that way.
A5: as a preservice teacher I don’t think I currently have the answer to this question. But I would love to see what resources veteran teachers would be interested in sharing with me! It takes a village! #SSVPLN#sschat
A4: Using "fake news" as a way in which students feel more like they are investigating the current news at hand. Encourage students to question and do their research on the news they come across. I want this for my classroom! #sschat#ssvpln
BQ. I would say outside resources could be beneficial. If an outside newspaper has less political interest in our politics, they may be more objective in reporting the news. That’s not to say they may not have bias, but it could be to a lesser degree. #ssvpln#sschat
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A4 - Song lyrics help kids understand "fake news" too. Broken hearts, understanding what others need, etc. Always good to start with a song to hook the kids. Makes them realize that analysis isnt dry. #sschat
I wish adults would do this before sharing articles! People should share 1/5 as much as they do and spend 5x more time & effort to validate authority, accuracy, relevance and worthiness before sharing. #sschat
A2B #sschat I talk about the use of logical fallacies and how they are used as a persuasive tool. Anyone - politician, interest group, political party or consumer brand - will use them to convince you to do something.
A6 Outro: Man, I just wish every student understood that there is such a thing as standards of journalism and that a whole bunch of professional journalists work their tails off every day to apply them #sschat
A6: ...that paying attention to both is a critical part of being a citizen - your choices matter, so use your #CivicPower! Educators are here to support you. #sschat
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A5: Making sure that I am staying up to date as well as providing historical context. Also using a variety of sources, perspectives, and outlets #ssvpln#sschat
Outro: I wish students would understand that they matter and that they have a voice in politics, no matter their age. This is why we need them to critically analyze sources and improve their media literacy. #sschat#ssvpln
A5 Wake up to politics is a newsletter written by a teen in St. Louis that has a national audience. Great role model and resources to engage my Ss. https://t.co/iNigqEzxWc.. @1a did a feature on him https://t.co/WGIenUH0w3#sschat
A5. I would say the textbook for basic electoral processes and framework, and political ads to address the people on the ballot. This I think allows both elections and media literacy to be taught at the same time, creating fulfilling learning. #ssvpln#sschat
This #sschat session is off to a great start!
Next Monday night we shift the action to #engsschat for "Fun with Formative Assessment" with @MrKrapels
Then Monday October 1 we get back to Midterm Elections with guest host: @vicpasquantonio
[archive coming soon]
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Thanks for hosting @icivics And thanks for all the fantastic resources you provide all social studies teachers and students. We couldn't do it without you. #sschat
"Before we go"
One thing I wish all students understood about elections and/or the news is ... these conflicts, confusions, and controversies are at least as old as our nation. The 1790s were a rough time as well, not to mention the 1850s
(pssst, read #TheFieldOfBlood!!)
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