Course | Teaching Media Literacy Skills in a Fake News World, Grades K-12

Prices

The price listed is for 1 person. Other pricing options are available for this course.

1-4 Participants: $169 per user
5-9 Participants: $149 per user
10-15 Participants: $139 per user
15+ Participants: Request custom pricing

For further information, please visit Bureau of Education & Research website.

Course Objective/Goals

Equip your students with the critical thinking skills they need to navigate today's complex media landscape. Teaching Media Literacy Skills in a Fake News World is an on-demand course that empowers educators with the tools and strategies to teach media literacy effectively and responsibly. Designed for all grades, this course guides you through essential concepts and actionable strategies to help students become savvy media consumers and responsible digital citizens.

Why Take This Course?

• Relevant & Timely: Tackle one of today's most pressing educational challenges—misinformation and fake news.
• Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace and on your schedule, applying new strategies immediately in your classroom.
• Immediate Access: Get started right away with online modules and downloadable resources.
• Applicable Across Content Areas: The strategies you'll learn are versatile and can be applied to any subject, making it a valuable resource for all educators.

Course Modules:

• Module One – Strategies for Teaching Fundamental Media Literacy Skills:
Lay the foundation by exploring key vocabulary, core media concepts, and simple, practical ways to integrate media literacy into your daily lessons. This module includes strategies for avoiding controversy, leveraging SEL, and fostering student engagement with bell ringers and real-world examples.

• Module Two – Strategies for Teaching Students How to Evaluate Media:
Take media literacy deeper by teaching students how to identify different types of misinformation, evaluate source credibility, understand media motives, and apply frameworks like constructivist media decoding and digital citizenship. This module equips students with tools to think critically and ask the right questions.

Optional Graduate Credit

Optional University of Massachusetts Global Graduate Level Professional Development Credit course code: EDPU 9940.

Credit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with the Bureau of Education & Research.