How do I teach media literacy to my kids?
Jodie Jackson
News Literacy Lab
- Part 1 How do I teach media literacy to my kids?
Show Notes
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00:00Why is media literacy essential today?Discussion on the importance of media literacy in today's digital age.
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02:15How can parents teach critical thinking?Exploring strategies for parents to teach critical thinking skills.
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04:45What are common media literacy skills?Identifying and discussing key skills for media literacy education.
Quotes
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“The medium of news has changed enormously over the last sort of 50, 60 years.” - Jodie Jackson
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“Negativity is the strongest bias that exists across our news platforms.” - Jodie Jackson
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“The story of humanity, it's one of progress, it is not one of failure. But we wouldn't think that by watching the news.” - Jodie Jackson
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“Critical thinking is absolutely something that is being championed and being pushed through curriculums to be able to help young people think critically about information.” - Jodie Jackson
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“You process information 500,000 times faster in your subconscious than in your conscious.” - Jodie Jackson
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“We have a 2 million old part of our brain, the reptilian brain, the amygdala, and it will always be looking for threats and dangers. We have an inherent negativity bias within ourselves. And that's what the news mirrors, essentially, because the news wants to get our attention. It has products to sell and bad news sells.” - Jodie Jackson
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Part 1How do I teach media literacy to my kids?
Founder and Director at News Literacy Lab, Jodie Jackson, delves into the impact of media on mental health, emphasizing the use of positive psychology to enhance young people's well-being through their media consumption. Understanding the influence of media on mental health is crucial for fostering a positive digital environment for the younger generation. Join Jodie as she shares insights on promoting media literacy and mental well-being among children.
