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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Defining News Literacy
- News literacy is the ability to responsibly consume information and distinguish fact from opinion.
- It also involves seeing events from multiple perspectives to understand them deeply.
Use Checkology for News Skills
- Use platforms like Checkology to teach students how to identify news types and evaluate sources.
- Let students learn at their own pace with real-world news examples for practical skill building.
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.