In this episode, I chat with Dr. Cathy Collins, library media specialist and author of Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI, about helping students navigate today’s information landscape. You’ll also hear practical five-minute verification routines, hands-on activities for spotting AI-generated content, and strategies that work across all subjects. If you want to build students’ critical thinking and news literacy skills without specialized training or extra time, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for What Teachers Should Know About AI and News Literacy
- News literacy now includes understanding how AI and algorithms shape information.
- It’s not just about spotting fake news; it’s about building strong thinking habits.
- Creating their own media helps students understand how information is made.
- News literacy fits into every subject, not just ELA or social studies.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Dr. Cathay Collins on LinkedIn
- Dr. Cathy Collins Website (includes supplemental resources and info about the book)
- Subscribe to Substack Newsletter (free!) “Smarter News Literacy in an AI World”
- Find Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross-Curricular Approach on Amazon
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Teaching Civics in a Digital World with Karalee Wong Nakatsuka and Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff (Podcast Episode)
- How to Cite AI Images in the Classroom (Blog Post)
- Creativity and Ethics in the Age of AI with Eric Walters (Podcast Episode)
- Using Student Podcast Projects to Check for Understanding with Katie Brooks (Podcast Episode)
- A Deep Dive into Memes with a Meme Lesson Template (Blog Post)
