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And even faithful photography will show a cold version of you, without your boundless movement nor the stampede of your waters nor the glorious sheen of your break taking rainbow! - Juan Bautista Ambrosetti #travelwithme

The writer's pen crushes under a desperate, futile movement as it attempts to describe you

The artist's paintbrush will not find the right hues on the palette to copy your magnificent iridescences

The strumming chords of the poet's lyre are extinguished by your horrendous roar

Your work is incredible, Nick! Happy to be your fan!

It was a great resource for helping students understand media economics - thx @scottmccloud.bsky.social for being a grandparent of media literacy grandparentsofmedialiteracy.com/scott-mccloud

mediaeducationlab.com/blog/ncs-new... Here's why we should be hopeful about NC's new Social Media Literacy Law

TODAY: We're talking about children's picture books as a stimulus to activate media literacy competencies. MONDAY 2 PM EST. ONLINE.

Register now and join us for this 60-minute dialogue and discussion program with special guest presenter Neha Thakkar: mediaeducationlab.com/events/toget...

The Mark Twain Prize celebrates Conan O'Brien

Mark Twain

Conan O'Brien

Rocking in the free world

Conan O'Brien's brief speech about (and with) Mark Twain should be taught in every American HS English class. Comedy acknowledges absurdity and glorious mess of being human. Keep on rocking in the free world!

YouTube video by Pop Culture Detective Human Nature, Hope & Ice Cream

The depiction of cynicism and optimism in the media is addressed by the magnificent @popdetective who explores the belief that "nothing matters" in a depraved "mean world"
@radicalbytes youtu.be/_yl0LJH-nFM?...

Ask questions to learn about media literacy. Check out the Media Literacy Bot developed by Getting Better Foundation. gettingbetterfoundation.org

How to address political polarization in social studies education? Jeremy Stoddard describes a simulation game where HS students role play as political communication consultants. Students examine how issues are framed in different media markets! #AERA2025

Magnificent work from Abby Reisman and colleagues who are exploring the development of teachers' use of discussion skills in social studies classrooms #AERA2025

YouTube video by Media Education Lab How Media Literacy Advances Active Listening and Intellectual Humility

We are each other's best resources. We are each other's worst resources. How do we promote dialogue and discussion s about media, technology, and society in online contexts? Learn more about research on courageous conversations on Saturday at #AERA2025 youtu.be/4itQwsHhSjk

Mind over media book

The Supreme Court is now debating children's picture books - when are they coercive? In my book, I examine entertainment propaganda and educational indoctrination. Check it out! #AERA2025

AERA Media, Culture & Learning SIG (@mclsig.bsky.social) The Media, Culture & Learning Special Interest Group of AERA Board Members: Dr. Danielle Filipiak, Chair Dr. Stephanie Rollag Yoon, Program Chair Dr. Anna Smith, Treasurer (managing this account)

Congrats to Phil Nichols, the new chair of @mclsig.bsky.social #AERA2025

YouTube video by John Spencer Why Consuming Is Necessary for Creating

The relationship between authors and audiences is so important. Critical consuming leads to innovation and creative work. It's another reason why media literacy is important for school, work, and citizenship. Thx
@spencerideas youtu.be/MDXyr2YSxbA?...

In an undergrad course called Education and Film, researchers Ali Sokken and colleague applied critical media literacy to #genAI reflecting on how students see it as a "learning tool and a cheating tool" #AERA2025

How do teachers understand multimodal literacies? Michalovich and colleagues found that teachers have a hierarchical perception of literacy, perceiving multimodal literacy as conflicting with core values #AERA2025

Who is coming to Meow Wolf with me while at #AERA25?

Next week, I am happy to be participating in the Civic Engagement lecture series. What are the opportunities and challenges of generative AI as a tool for public information? Jim Ludes and Jim Langevin and I will certainly have a lively discussion! www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-enga...

When Pope Francis warned world about the potential and risks of AI - The Times of India TECH NEWS : Pope Francis, who recently passed away at 88, consistently advocated for technology's ethical use. He cautioned against AI's misuse for manipulation,

Did you know? Pope Francis emphasized the importance of media literacy. Read more at:
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/...

My #AERA25 poster is done: How Media Literacy for Adults Advances Active Listening and Intellectual Humility aera25-aera.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx...

"Whatever of social importance is done to-day, whether in politics, finance, manufacture, agriculture, charity, education, or other fields, must be done with the help of propaganda. Propaganda is the executive arm of the invisible government." Edward Bernays

Mass shooting at Florida State University!

Another one!

#GunControlNow

As a horrific mass shooting unfolds at FSU, a reminder that Florida:

Does not require background checks or training
Does not regulate assault weapons
Does not limit magazine capacity
Became a permitless carry state in 2023

a blue sign that says " laws save lives " ALT: a blue sign that says " laws save lives "

School shootings in the U.S are so prevalent that 394,000 students have been students at a school where a shooting happened. Florida gun laws were strengthened after #Parkland -- and now they are trying to repeal them. Why roll back these gun laws?

Shocking story from Kevin Hall whose research on ultra-processed foods was suppressed at NiH because it did not align with Kennedy's health agenda. www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/h...

Hands off Social Security! Social Security is facing the greatest threat of its nearly century-long existence. We have to fight back! Social Security Works is working to have as many rallies at Social Security offices as po...

Thank you HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY! We saw you all at the Rally in Newport, RI on Tuesday April 15th. In addition to protesting the cuts to Social Security from DOGE, they showed support for the staffers at the Social Security Administration.
www.wired.com/story/social...

this is Mohsen Mahdawi, the green card holder who was just arrested by ICE for rendition at his citizenship interview