thinkalong - current events for curious learners

for educators, librarians, classroom teachers, youth workers, and parents of teens ages 12-18 looking for ways to build media lit + critical thinking skills.

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User data isn't just for the companies who make smart speakers. Many social media companies collect user data and sell it to third parties. But should they be able to?

Start thinking 👇🤔

https://t.co/lBWeLLJbsb

[Marketplace @Marketplace]

The more we ask our smart speakers to do things like play music, turn out the lights, and connect us with family — the more they learn about us.

But there are no federal laws around what companies can do with user data. https://t.co/5Fe9WI8Cic

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Check out this awesome Media Literacy Zine that anyone can cut and construct. It goes through the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy and the 5 Key Questions of Media Production.
https://t.co/uE2JtqKS1E
Find a video demo on contructing the zine here: https://t.co/isjM6SVlfu

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To cap off our great discussion, check out two of Thinkalong's modules related to social justice and social media. 📱
Is social media bad for our mental health? https://t.co/L9NJWMmaVO
Should social media companies be allowed to sell your data? https://t.co/7Ekss67ctB

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A great and timely piece: "Demonstrating Critical Media Literacy Skills on TikTok" by @AzsaneeT #CLS2021
https://t.co/i4l3Zkgp7S

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"We want to make sure that students not only feel safe in the classroom but that they can come to Thinkalong and practice their critical thinking skills and debate in a safe online space." -@CTEduKate
https://t.co/7FaSx9h7jq #CLS2021

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https://t.co/VKfGckHb37

Thinkalong's presentation on "Teens Take on Media Literacy" 👏 #CLS2021 #medialiteracy

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It's almost time! Head over to the Connected Learning Summit for Thinkalong's presentation at 1pm. We will also be live-tweeting the event.
https://t.co/by5Qzv64yl

#CLS2021 #MediaLiteracy #edtech

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Tomorrow we're exploring the topic "should we eat more bugs" and learning how to bring media literacy into classrooms through debate!

Join us at 1pm at @TheCLAlliance @TheCLSummit!

https://t.co/by5QzvnFpT

#CLS2021 #edtechtools #edtech #connectedlearning #medialiteracy

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🚨📢🚨NEW MODULE ALERT🚨📢🚨
The summer of 2020 was defined by global protests against police brutality and systemic racism. As we study how protests have looked throughout history and today, we ask, “is there a ‘right’ way to protest?”

Start thinking 👇
https://t.co/fQ9ArklMb9

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Are you at #NAMLE21? Check out our on demand session "Teens Take on Media Literacy" and hear feedback from young people about how to help them thrive in fast-paced media environments.

https://t.co/8vMhz39YMS

#EdTech #medialiteracy #studentvoice

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Dig into strategies for teaching media literacy with Thinkalong at the connected learning summit.
Join us on July 20th at 1pm ET at the @TheCLAlliance!

https://t.co/by5QzvnFpT

#medialiteracy #connectedlearning #eatmorebugs #learning #teaching #edtechtools

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This article from @currentpubmedia looks at the recent report from @CooneyCenter on tween representation in #publicmedia, & talks with @FredRogersPro CCO Ellen Doherty & @ReportingLabs founder Leah Clapman on the importance of tween/teen-led programs. https://t.co/xP7zqYLSmd

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🚨📱🚨 NEW MODULE ALERT 🚨📱🚨 With platforms like Facebook and, well, Twitter becoming a part of our social lives, some research takes a look at its effects on our brains and relationships. Is social media bad for our mental health?

Start thinking 👇
https://t.co/L9NJWMDLNm

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@shfarnsworth Ct—obviously. Lol. Or MN!

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When someone tells you that they don't read the articles and ask the 5 Media Literacy Questions before they retweet even though https://t.co/QRBS0tLrDy exists:

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🚨🖋🚨NEW MODULE ALERT🚨🖋🚨 Pardon powers are a special part of the Presidency, and every single president since George Washington has used this power to some extent. But is it too powerful?

Start thinking 👇
https://t.co/NhUzTDLUur

[The News Literacy Project @NewsLitProject]

1/ THREAD: During Pride Month, we'll highlight LGBTQ+ reporters & media outlets & their accomplishments. We start with @nlgja, a journalist-led association that works to advance fair & accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ communities & issues.
#PRIDE
https://t.co/jI9vkwrBTO

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Ooooh! Check out this very cool and FREE seminar about AI with @MediaLiteracyEd -

we know from our modules on facial recognition and data bias, that AI presents real ethical concerns about algorithmic and data bias. get in the know!

#Artificial_Intelligence #MachineLearning

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This free seminar TOMORROW on 6/9 @ 4 p.m. ET from @GoldsmithsUoL will cover AI technologies and how they can be understood by the public and used for the advancement of #medialiteracy. Register for this conversation here:
https://t.co/AxJMmvsefT

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The Supreme Court decided not to hear arguments on this topic, but you can bring conversations about who should register for the draft to your learning spaces with our Thinkalong module.

Start thinking 👇
https://t.co/ifD00uz4uq

[NPR Politics @nprpolitics]

The Supreme Court refused to consider a challenge to the men-only military draft.

Three justices acknowledged that military use of women in combat roles has changed in modern times, but noted Congress is currently considering the question. https://t.co/ScZUy54EmD

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🚨🛸🚨NEW MODULE ALERT🚨🛸🚨 Ever look up at the night sky and wonder if we're alone in the universe? Scientists and advocacy groups like @SETIInstitute have been searching for alien life for quite a while, but should we keep looking?

Start thinking 👇
https://t.co/QfAkPnenld