#BPOPchat Archive
The official educational chat of BrainPOP. Like most Twitter chats, BPOPchat is structured around six to seven open-ended guiding questions, so there’s easy entry points for sharing and getting ideas.
Thursday November 3, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
MrsMurat
Nov 3 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Check out this S extension review
https://t.co/PudN32DdYN
#whatisschool
#charactered
#edmodochat
#EFHSChat
#pretchat
#bpopchat
#KTIelachat
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Ready to get started chatting about
#medialiteracy
tonight?
#BPOPchat
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Very timely! This is my 1000th tweet. A perfect milestone to include on our Media Literacy chat!
#BPOPchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT
That is pretty cool
@RobrtMiller
- I bet you planned it that way :)
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In reply to @RobrtMiller
JChanter22
Nov 3 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hello,
#bpopchat
! K-5 Curriculum & Tech T checking in from Ohio, still mourning our World Series loss. :(
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:03 PM EDT
The Mobstellations aligned!
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In reply to @j_millstone
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Who else is joining us tonight to discuss
#medialiteracy
? Hi
@Jc
#BPOPchat
In reply to @jc
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Ooooops sorry,
@jc
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In reply to @jc
abookforfrances
Nov 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT
I'll be "popping" in and out
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- Marifran, HS librarian from NY
silemiville
Nov 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Greetings from Philly!
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ChristieLynn511
Nov 3 @ 7:05 PM EDT
#BPOPchat
Hey bpop chat! Third grade Reading teacher from Virginia!
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Robert Miller here, Lead Learner from BrainPOP, in Daytona Beach FL ready to talk about media... Introduce yourself!
#BPOPchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hello from NYC (and BrainPOP) to
@abookforfrances
@ChristieLynn511
@sil
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In reply to @abookforfrances, @ChristieLynn511, @sil
agardnahh
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT
It's
#MediaLitWk
, and a timely topic for
#BPOPchat
! I'll do what I can to participate tonight, but it's also my bro in laws 40th bday!
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Thanks for coming everyone! Please introduce yourselves. We will post questions with a Q# - you answer the A#. First Q soon!
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silemiville
Nov 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Greetings from Philly! I'm an instructional coach and CBE.
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RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Wishing
@agardnahh
's BroInLaw a BestMilestone over social media!
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In reply to @agardnahh
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Let's jump right in - Q1: Why teach media literacy?
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:08 PM EDT
I'm not in the classroom (anymore) but still overwhelmed by media in my life and work. I try to break it down for myself & kids.
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A2 - For Ss to have a grasp of what is credible and to learn how to navigate through all the consumption
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JChanter22
Nov 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: Teach media literacy to prepare our Ss for their futures. They need skills to search, curate, and create.
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RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 Students need to be aware that there is purpose and persuasion in all media.... nothing is random or non-deliberate.
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Those are great ways to put it
@JChanter22
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In reply to @JChanter22
silemiville
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1. Air that we breathe but discerning not yet folded into our DNA.
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massignmenthelp
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Online tutor Vs classroom tutor
https://t.co/sm4AAr57kk
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#KTIelachat
#EFHSchat
AssignmentHelpN
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
How To Fail With Success
https://t.co/0mFY98ATjs
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#CharacterEdChat
#edmodochat
#EFHSchat
ChristieLynn511
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
#bpopchat
Media literacy is the way that our generation of student's learn. They are naturally comfortable w/ technology and engaged by it
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Regina from Jersey...tech specialist ...joining late
#bpopchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Hi Regina! Never too late to join a Twitter chat.
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abookforfrances
Nov 3 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Sometimes, we're not aware of the lens media is being projected thru - and we're adults! Ss need critical evaluative skills
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Let's jump right in - Q1: Why teach media literacy?
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: To merge what
@abookforfrances
and
@cgillni
said - need to be critical to see what is credible
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In reply to @abookforfrances, @cgillni
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: With the exponentially increased interaction w/media on a daily basis, teaching media literacy is essential for students
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Q2 coming up!
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Sheer volume ... I agree
@reg
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In reply to @reg
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Q2: What is your favorite strategy to teach media literacy?
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agardnahh
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A1 - media is emotionally and behaviorally manipulate - so teaching media literacy is based in teaching
#sel
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reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:14 PM EDT
yes and I watched our current political race I realized how much adults need it as well. It's a needed skill
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In reply to @RobrtMiller
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:15 PM EDT
It is really hard to sit back and watch people be manipulated by media gurus
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ShanaVWhite
Nov 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A1: Students need to understand the information they have access too. Be able to decode and decifer facts, lies, and in between
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2 I use these questions from
@CommonSenseEd
https://t.co/GBrm3CC0ht
/Media Literacy Primary Source/ & Lamp Video - thanks AG
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In reply to @CommonSenseEd
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2: One is explaining different persuasive techniques and having students watch various forms to see what they can recognize
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2: making media is the best way I know to show how it all works "behind the scenes" - making commercials and PSAs.
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abookforfrances
Nov 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: Highlight current event articles selected by Ss & share w class - who wrote this? What was the purpose? What is author's bias?
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Q2: What is your favorite strategy to teach media literacy?
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ShanaVWhite
Nov 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: I think letting kids understand finding a focus to help them with filtering. Pick one topic and research the heck out of it
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reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: They are often surprised to find such techniques used not only in advertising & politics but instances in their everyday lives
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silemiville
Nov 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2. 1) side-by-side comparisons. 2) taking 10-12 postings and Ss write piece accurate to postings but false to greater context.
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RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Loved to use bogus websites to decipher... some here:
https://t.co/BYO66mYulv
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:18 PM EDT
That lamp video is amazing.
@agardnahh
did a great job breaking it down in our webinar earlier this week
https://t.co/HgvUjF4Abm
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In reply to @agardnahh
ShanaVWhite
Nov 3 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Also let them know manipulation is the name of the game and propaganda needs pawns. Understand the game part of the process
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT
I've done the Dog Island with the kids- really nice hyperdocs have been done on those sources
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In reply to @RobrtMiller, @wordpressdotcom
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: Also tracing the history of the uses of certain media platforms is educational in itself. Understanding how media evolved
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Our own role in media manipulation ... will be thinking on that tonight
@sha
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In reply to @sha
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Q3 coming up!
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agardnahh
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
used this video with 3rd graders and graduate students. Ss make videos in which inanimate objects have feelings
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In reply to @j_millstone
pNabbie
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A little late to the chat (PTA mtg). Pam from SC
#bpopchat
ShanaVWhite
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Wish I could stay and chat, just got home from kids activities. Will definitely check the archives. Everyone have a good night!
#bpopchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Thanks for coming by
@Shana
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In reply to @shana
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT
yes! Understanding there is a process and everyone's role in it
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In reply to @ShanaVWhite
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT
Q3: How do you teach students to recognize bias or persuasion?
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Hi Pam!
@pn
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In reply to @PN
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A3: this is a great point that gets brought up in our Media Lit movie - recognizing bias by showing who owns the media we consume
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pNabbie
Nov 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A3: Teaching Ss to critique all of their sources is a great way to recognize bias/persuasion. We need to model finding sources
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Q3 That really lends itself to breaking down parts of the media and reflections. Group work and sticky notes
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT
(I meant the
@brainpop
Media Lit movie -
https://t.co/He3iVX0v2A
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In reply to @brainpop
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: 1st defining bias/persuasion w/examples, then whole group unpacking of media that contain them & identifying together.
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Q4 coming up!
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Do you have some examples you always go to
@reginaschaffer
?
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In reply to @reginaschaffer
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: I also like to go through some media examples with a back channel for students who might feel uncomfortable speaking out loud
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Q4: What resources do you use to teach media literacy?
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Q3 Really important to watch media and stop media at various points to check for understanding
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reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT
since I taught history & civics video of house and senate debates, coupled w/historical debates for persuasion
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In reply to @j_millstone
cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A4 - I can't say this enough the Primary Source for the media literacy movie is outstanding
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Great examples - I like comparing historical debates with what we see on CSPAN
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reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT
I also try to use examples that would be relevant to 8th grds like NJ's minimum wage debate.
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In reply to @j_millstone
pNabbie
Nov 3 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A4; Love
@Newsela
- They always have relevant topics
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In reply to @Newsela
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Thank you
@cgillni
- for those not logged in, it's a Civil War-era photo to deconstruct with students.
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In reply to @cgillni
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT
so do I. It's so unfortunate that A. Weiner is no longer an appropriate ex, his house speeches were epic.
#bpopchat
In reply to @j_millstone
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A4: I think
@cgillni
also recommended Common Sense Media's
#medialiteracy
resources - they are my go-to resources
#BPOPchat
In reply to @cgillni
cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Ss are stunned when they see the photos
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In reply to @j_millstone
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A4: Oldie (2001) but goodie: I coauthored
@wolfsonian
's Artful Truth to teach propaganda/ad deconstruction
https://t.co/xWMze1OEcL
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In reply to @wolfsonian
pNabbie
Nov 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT
We held a school presidential election. 2nd Grds read through Learning A-Z's info on both candidates. Ss discussed before vtg.
#bpopchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:32 PM EDT
That's so cool
@RobrtMiller
! (two "cools" from me in one night ...)
#BPOPchat
In reply to @RobrtMiller
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:32 PM EDT
A4:
@CommonSenseEd
is a good start, videos that define terms/concepts as a foundation for discussion is essential
#bpopchat
In reply to @CommonSenseEd
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: For older Ss,
@Adbusters
has great spoof ads to spark discussion. Check them out:
https://t.co/pBqFnSk4za
#BPOPchat
In reply to @Adbusters
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT
If you are joining our chat via
@participatelrn
you can see the "resources" links in the sidebar. Gets yet another "cool" from me
#BPOPchat
In reply to @participatelrn
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4: I like curating my own authentic media sources 2 examine primary source documents past & present coupled w/other media sources
#bpopchat
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Time flies! Q5 coming right up ...
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is your favorite project for Ss to create using media?
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RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Loving the cools. Obviously I had copy editors, lol
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In reply to @j_millstone
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Q5: any great projects coming out of these amazing resources and goals for using them in the classroom?
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Great Hyperdoc example
https://t.co/n4Z39ynELw
#BPOPchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:37 PM EDT
I really like these hyperdocs that you and
@NVradenburg
create,
@cgillni
. Do you make them so Ss can do at home, or share online?
#BPOPchat
In reply to @NVradenburg, @cgillni
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT
A5: I struggle with the "favorite" questions...hmmm...I like projects that allow sts to mash up & remix media to make their point
#bpopchat
RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT
A5: Culminating activity from
@wolfsonian
Artful Truth was to create truthful ads about cigarette usage. Persuasion & information.
#BPOPchat
In reply to @wolfsonian
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT
I hear you
@reginaschaffer
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In reply to @reginaschaffer
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q6 will come up in just a few BEEPs
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Q6: Share a time when you have been “fooled” by a fake news report
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5 I do a comic book using
@BookCreator
on Dig.Cit.
https://t.co/xCi1bwMEmZ
- This year I added a video game aspect using
@Bloxels
#BPOPchat
In reply to @bookcreator, @bloxels
pNabbie
Nov 3 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A6: I'm fooled on FB when they said Betty White died...hate those hoaxes...so not funny
#bpopchat
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:42 PM EDT
That looks like a really interesting and in-depth project
@cgillni
- will have to take a longer look after the chat.
#BPOPchat
In reply to @cgillni
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A6: I'm so gullible, it's hard NOT to fool me, unfortunately. Even with the Tree Octopus fake website for kids.
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RobrtMiller
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A6: I often fall for The Onion stories until I look at the url address...I kick myself for being gullible.
https://t.co/axYdie7TRJ
#BPOPchat
reginaschaffer
Nov 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A6: Once a friend shared a story from a local
@TheOnion
type of site saying teachers in NJ were getting 10% raises..
#bpopchat
In reply to @TheOnion
cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A6 I love the Google April Fools Jokes also great FYI in Media Literacy
@BrainPOP
sources
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In reply to @brainpop
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A6: I was hoping one of our presidential candidates was running as a huge media joke. But I think that was being gullible too.
#BPOPchat
agardnahh
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:46 PM EDT
.
@pNabbie
did we ever find out who "they" were in he Betty white situation?
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In reply to @pNabbie
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A6: Media Literacy can be a fun thing, I agree. "Fooling" people isn't necessarily the point but can show personal bias.
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:47 PM EDT
Q7 - final question - coming up!
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A6: The Ikea lamp ad we references before fooled me too
https://t.co/HgvUjF4Abm
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brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Q7 - last question, then we call it a night. How do you tie together media literacy and digital citizenship?
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A7 I use the Digital Compass and then supplement activities with BrainPOP and other sources to tie it all together
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A7 Media Literacy "fits" in every subject because it teaches critical thinking
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:52 PM EDT
That lesson plan you posted using Digital Compass looks really great! Yes - that game is on GameUp
https://t.co/OuvigqsTHB
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j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A7: I think we often equate Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy but not all media comes through digital channels.
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Digital Compass on BrainPOP also let's kids reflect w/ SnapThought... It's perfect for Middle School kids- they really get into it
#BPOPchat
In reply to @j_millstone
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:56 PM EDT
That's great feedback
@cgillni
- will have to circle back to you about using SnapThought with digital citiz (and Media Literacy!)
#BPOPchat
In reply to @cgillni
brainpop
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Getting ready to wrap up for tonight - any last BEEP BEEPs to share?
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cgillni
Nov 3 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thanks
@brainpop
for a great chat
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In reply to @brainpop
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Thank you guys for coming out to chat about
#medialiteracy
tonight!
#BPOPchat
MarciaDressel
Nov 3 @ 7:58 PM EDT
a7 teach critical thinking (eval) of images/stories b4 reposting
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@snopes
. also ethical use of photo manipulation
In reply to @snopes
j_millstone
- Moderator
Nov 3 @ 7:58 PM EDT
That is a great point
@MarciaDressel
- check your source before you re-post and spread false info!
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In reply to @MarciaDressel
