Media Literacy

Integrated Action Civics Model DiagramHow can students be empowered uses of media and online resources?

With the growing power of social media, and the escallating damage caused by the proliferation of dis-information, students need to be media-literate.

Media literacy helps students be wise and informed consumers of media sources. They learn to assess the credibility and value of sources they find. 

Media literacy also empowers student voice by teaching effective and responsible use of social media.

Most of the resources in this section have been developed or compiled by the Media Literacy Collaborative(link is external) developed by the History & Civics Project at UC Santa Cruz and the UCI History Project.

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Media Literacy Curriculum

How can teachers find and implement curriculum to build media literacy?

Find curricular programs that you can use in the classroom to help students identify credible information, seek out reliable sources, and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods.

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Teacher Resources

How can I gain the skills and knowledge to teach media literacy? 

It is difficult for even the most conscientious adult to navigate the world of media (dis)information overload. Teaching students to be thoughtful media consumers and producers is equally challenging. This section offers resources for teachers to support them in this endeavor.

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Student Resources

Where can students find resources to help them navigate the online world?

Student-friendly resources can help students find and evaluate online sources and information.