Pamela Brunskill

Text-heavy and colorful infographic titled BREAKING NEWS CHECKLIST with 6 tips on "What to do when information is scarce, falsehoods are rampant and the story is still unfolding" 1 Mind the gap: Keep in mind that there’s often a gap between what the public wants to know and the verified information available. Unconfirmed or completely bogus content often rushes in to fill that gap. 2 Beware bad actors: Remember that bad actors often capitalize on breaking news situations to spread falsehoods for easy likes and shares. 3 Do a quick search: This is often your best defense against misinformation. 4 Look for evidence: Claims that make bold assertions but provide no links or other evidence should always be approached with caution. 5 Seek credible sources: Be intentional about looking for credible news and not relying on social media algorithms to bring you updates. 6 Practice patience: Quality journalism and verification take time. Be ready to follow news developments over time.

Reminders for following a breaking news story like the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah ⤵️

⚠️ Bad actors & opportunists often use such moments when information is being gathered & fact-checked to recklessly push unverified claims & conspiracy theories.

🔗 Download the poster: bit.ly/BreakingNews...

A video compilation viewed millions of times claims to show massive hailstones hitting Wyoming, but the visuals are old and unrelated to recent storms in the US state.

Several of the clips were filmed years ago, in Australia and other locations.

Read more: u.afp.com/SMWY

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🫠 How can families understand & navigate today’s overwhelming information landscape together?

👋🏽 Introducing Scroll Smarter, our NEW monthly family newsletter coming Sept. 9!

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What is news literacy (and why does it matter)? | Definition, Best Practices, Misinformation, & Deep Fakes | Britannica News literacy teaches people how to think critically about timely issues and sources of information, not what to think. It helps foster healthy skepticism while avoiding cynical distrust of all news a...

What is news literacy? And why does it matter? Read NLP's @pamelabrunskill.bsky.social's deep dive explainer for @britannica.com ⤵️

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A cutout shows a teen looking at their phone. Text bubble alongside read: - Teens are navigating the most complex information landscape in history. - News literacy can help them learn to identify credible information NATIONAL NEWS LITERACY WEEK Presented by News Literacy Project, the E.W. Scripps Company and USA Today Feb. 3-7, 2025 For a future founded on facts, visit NewsLiteracyWeek.org

📢 National #NewsLiteracyWeek in partnership with @ewscrippsco.bsky.social & @usatoday.com begins TODAY!

✨ Whether you're an educator or not, you can make a difference in young people's lives by empowering them to identify credible information.

🔗 Get involved & share: newsliteracyweek.org

The Sift: Teens’ smartphone detox | Musk hand gesture Teens’ smartphone addiction, food journalists and influencers, and debunking a rumor about automatic Instagram and Facebook follows for @potus and @VP accounts.

🤔 What happened when a New Jersey teen swapped his smartphone for a flip phone? What questions can you ask teens to spark discussion about social apps use?

➕ What standards & ethical guidelines do food journalists follow?

Check out this week's edition of The Sift: bit.ly/Sift27Jan2025

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#GivingTuesday: Will you donate to @newslitproject.bsky.social? Proud to work for this nonpartisan education nonprofit. Its mission is to ensure all students are skilled in news literacy & can evaluate the credibility of news and other information before they graduate high school. newslit.org/donate

A seventh grade media literacy class demonstrates how to handle tough conversations this Thanksgiving A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.

Disinformation will always be with us. But there is something we can do about it. And there are educators all over the country making it happen. #newsliteracy. www.cbsnews.com/news/media-l...

Graphic with the following text: STICK TO THE FACTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Look for supporting evidence FREE WEBINAR TEACH WITH TIKTOK Nov. 14 @ 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT

Whether you're reading a news story or scrolling TikTok, it's important to look for supporting evidence when evaluating a claim.

📢 Educators: Join us Thursday at 5pm ET to learn strategies for helping students be news-literate on social media!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/Nov14NLP

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Explore the interactive world of digital tools with Erin Olson as she unveils her favorite: Checkology , on Day 8 of the App Smash Digital Tool Sharing. Disc... App Smash Webinar Day 8: Checkology with Erin Olson

It is Day 8 of the #FutureReadyLibs 25 Days of Digital Tool Sharing! Watch to learn more about @newslitproject.bsky.social's Checkology®️,a FREE, browser-based e-learning platform filled with rich #newsliteracy and #medialiteracy lessons. youtu.be/WhmicYd8vrk?...

Workshop Registration When: 8:00am-12:00pm, Friday November 3, 2023 Where: Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, 14211 Cost: Free *a limited amount of funds are available to reimburse for substitut...

#WNY #educators, join me on 11/3/23 for a FREE workshop on #teaching #NewsLiteracy. CTLE credit is available. Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
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Library of Congress honors News Literacy Project with its highest award The News Literacy Project has received the highest honor from the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program, the David M. Rubenstein Prize.

🎉 BIG NEWS: NLP has received the highest honor from the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program, the David M. Rubenstein Prize, in recognition of our work helping people of all ages identify misinformation and help stop its spread.
 
Learn more: bit.ly/LOCawardNLP