In an era dominated by digital media, teaching media literacy has become a crucial component of education. Media literacy equips students with the skills to critically evaluate information, recognize biases, and understand the complex media landscape. For educators, finding reliable resources and news sites that support teaching media literacy can be a game-changer.
This article offers a comparison of news sites and platforms designed to aid teachers in fostering media literacy in the classroom. Try to evaluate these tools with the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles in mind. For example, do these tools help educators provide instruction to students that Connect Learning to the Learner and Spark Curiosity? Can teachers tailor instruction to students' individual interests to ignite inspiration?
Use the arrows to cycle through the products and click on the product titles below to learn more about each tool, including any validations they've earned. Then, search the EdTech Index to discover more products, add them to your personal list, and compare them side by side.