In the wake of fake news and the ability to obtain information almost
instantly, more and more articles are being published with bias arguments and
without reliable sources. In this article, author Jackie Zubrzycki identified a
2017 Washington law that is now a model for other states in which the law
encourages states to teach about digital citizenship and Internet safety while
requiring a mix of sources and perspectives. After passing this bill, six other
states have considered bills based on the same principals of the one passed in Washington.
In my opinion, teaching students how to locate and identify reliable and
accurate information is crucial in a world filled with social media. Often
times our students, even ESL students, get their news from social media, it is
easy to click on and share fake news, I have even done it myself. The passing
of these bills will allow educators the ability to teach media literacy classes
that encourage critical thinking skills and help them navigate the complex world
of online information.
Source: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2017/07/media_literacy_laws.html
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