News Literacy Project

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We advance the development and teaching of news literacy in K-12 education. #NewsLiteracy

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News Literacy Project@newslit· 22d

💡 Educators: Join us tomorrow! Whether the school year starts next week or in a month for you, this FREE webinar in partnership with @sharemylesson.bsky.social will give you the tools to bring #NewsLiteracy to your classroom! 👉🏾 Register: go.newslit.org/July21NLP

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News Literacy Project@newslit· 27d

1/ ✔️ YES: Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement & a legit photo about his recovery after he was taken to the hospital in June following a fall. ❌ NO: The photo did not contain garbled letters in the newspaper he was holding. 🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/McConnellPhoto

A screenshot of two social media posts. The first reads “MCCONNELL releases a photo – and statement. ‘To my fellow Kentuckians – When you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth’s…’” and features a photograph of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell sitting in a hospital bed holding a newspaper next to his wife, Elaine Chao. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “GENUINE.” The second post reads “A closer look at the AI paper McConnell was reading” and includes an image that appears to show a close-up of the newspaper revealing garbled text. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· 27d

📢 Educators: Join us in Salt Lake City this October! 🚨 Registration price goes up Aug. 1. 👉🏾 newslit.org/conference/ #NewsLitCon

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 8

❌ NO: This does not show a traffic light that melted in Germany due to extreme temperatures during a June heat wave. ✔️ The video was taken in Italy & shows a traffic light that was damaged by a nearby car fire. 👉🏾 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/TrafficLight #HeatWave #NewsLiteracy

A post reads, “Germany’s Traffic Lights Melt as Heatwave Intensifies” and includes an image that appears to show a melted traffic light. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE CONTEXT.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 6

🤔 Sports fans are rational, right? ⚽︎ While it's reasonable to expect fans to have biased takes about refs' calls based on their rooting interest, events like the #WorldCup can help teach about confirmation bias & motivated reasoning! A poster to save for this topic: go.newslit.org/ConfBiasPoster

Text-heavy infographic about confirmation bias and motivated reasoning, with boxes explaining different aspects of the cognitive biases. Boxes include: Confirmation bias is; motivated reasoning is; information habits, political polarization & conspiracy theories; Interesting studies; & “our best defenses.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 6

📢 "America's Government Teacher" is a keynote speaker at #NewsLitCon! 💡 Don't miss out on hearing from bestselling author & educator Sharon McMahon this October. She is known for breaking down complex topics with clarity, humor & a commitment to facts. 👉🏾 Register today: newslit.org/conference/

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 2

💍 Per reports, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden this weekend. And with this blockbuster event will likely come a lot of ... AI slop! ⤵️ See below for a recent high-profile example + NewsLit tips you can employ to avoid falling for AI-generated fakes.

Image of Taylor Swift Travis Kelce kissing with text about their rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden, highlighting potential scarcity of real photos due to high security.

A cautionary tale discussing AI-generated images of a wedding, referencing celebrities Zendaya and Tom Holland.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a circle icon, with text about checking the source of information on social media.

Text about being patient during breaking news events:

There are still plenty of rumors swirling about the wedding, with many social media Swifties working overtime to hunt for hidden Easter eggs.

Remember: Before sharing rumored information, it’s important to wait until facts have been confirmed.

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 2

🚨 If this week's news cycle feels overwhelming, you're not alone! A LOT is happening. This also makes the internet ripe for bad actors. 👇🏾 Here are some tips for following the facts when news breaks. 🔗 Download the poster: bit.ly/BreakingNews... #NewsLiteracy

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.

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jul 1

❌ NO: This is not a genuine photo of a beluga whale leaping out of its enclosure. It's an AI fake. ❌ An accompanying story that claimed the whale recently gave birth & escaped to swim hundreds of miles & reunite with her calf is false. 🔗 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/BelugaAI

A post reads, “Beluga Whale Escapes Research Facility And Swims Hundreds Of Miles Back To Her Baby” and includes an image that appears to show a beluga whale jumping out of its enclosure and into open water. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI IMAGE.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 30

Thanks for the mention! We do have a lot of resources around what standards of quality journalism look like in practice, including: - 7 standards: go.newslit.org/JournalismSt... - Is it legit infographic (also below): go.newslit.org/LegitPoster

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 29

📱 Toy Story 5 raised some good questions about the impacts of screen time on young people. ⤵️ Whether or not you watched the movie, see below for some Q's you can ask to get kids thinking about how being on their phones affects them. ➕ Activities for unplugging: newslit.org/unplugged

Two children engaged with a tablet, underneath text about screen time after watching Toy Story 5, emphasizing tech's impact on well-being and the importance of in-person friendships.

QUESTION 1:
Did you see anything online today that made you go "huh, I wonder if that's true?" Can you show me?

A small image of Woody from Toy Story above the text:

QUESTION 2:
Do you ever feel tired and grumpy after you've looked at your phone for too long? That happens to me sometimes. Why do you think that is?

Small image of Buzz Lightyear above the text:

QUESTION 3:
Do you think your time on your phone today was productive or worthwhile? What did you get out of the time you spent on your phone today?

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 25

💡 High school educators: Discover how to integrate news & media literacy into STEM during @erinolson.bsky.social's virtual session at #ISTE26! ➥ Join Erin Sunday, 6/28, from 8-8:30am ET as she answers Q's live about #Checkology & all FREE NLP resources! 🔗 Details: go.newslit.org/ISTE26NLP

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News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 25

“This year I’ve been thinking about information, truth, facts & what we believe. How does one decide what’s worth believing &, more importantly, caring about?” Joyce answered that question with action & raised over $600 for NLP! Start your own birthday fundraiser: newslit.org/start-a-fundraiser

Joyce celebrates her 24th birthday by promoting news literacy and raising over $600 for the cause in a beautiful outdoor setting.

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 24

❌ NO: This is not a legit photo of a traffic cone on top of a statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It's likely AI-generated. ✔️ YES: Scottish #WorldCup fans have placed traffic cones on various statues around Boston & Miami. 🔗 Read more: go.newslit.org/ScottishFans

A post from the Scottish Banter Facebook account reads, “Abraham Lincoln Statue Coned As US Learns Scotland Fans Are Not Just A Boston Problem” and includes an image that appears to show a traffic cone on the head of the Lincoln Memorial statue. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “NOT A GENUINE PHOTO.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 24

Did you miss #2TruthsAndAI last week? Don't worry! We just had to take an off week after a little filming. Here are some BTS snaps ⤵️ Our video series returns this Friday with a new episode! Catch it on our YouTube channel & elsewhere: www.youtube.com/@newslitproj...

A person in the foreground gives a thumbs up while a person in the background adjusts a camera on a tripod in a room set up for filming with lighting equipment.

A person is sitting down in the background with a camera in the foreground showing that they're being filmed.

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 17

❌ NO: This is not a legit screenshot showing accurate predictions for the results of the first two #WorldCup matches. ✔️ The screenshot was altered. ❌ There is no evidence that the World Cup is being “staged” with preselected winners. ⚽︎ RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/WCpredictions

A post reads, “If you found out football was staged like WWE would you still watch it? This would be an insane correct score prediction… Two scores correct so far :white_check_mark:” and appears to show a screenshot of a person correctly predicting the scores of the first two World Cup games. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “ALTERED SCREENSHOT.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 16

👀 #TCEA librarians: Hear from NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social at next week's @tcea.org virtual conference! 🤖 Erin will present "Navigating Information in the Age of AI" on June 23 from 11-11:45 am ET 🔗 Learn more / register: tcea.org/events/libra... #TLSky #SkyLibrarians #EduLib

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News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 15

📚 Going offline doesn't mean being uninformed. In fact, these analog activities can help you slow down & really consume information without feeling overwhelmed. 👇🏾 See below for three enriching ways to unplug this summer. 🔌 More offline ideas here: newslit.org/unplugged/

A collage of analog activities to combat doomscrolling, featuring a hand holding an open book, the text "3 analog activities to try instead of doomscrolling" within a folder graphic, a person reading a newspaper, and stylized decorative elements like stars and a tree.

A torn piece of textured paper with the handwritten phrase "read a newspaper" and instructional text on how to read news, emphasizing "credibility" and "purpose" of information, with a paperclip attached.

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 10

❌ NO: This is not a legit image of a person stuffing a voting box with multiple ballots in California’s primary election. ✔️ It's AI-generated & there is no evidence to support recent claims of widespread voter fraud in the state. 🔗 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/CAfraudFake

A post reads, “This California voter identifies as 19 different people” and includes an image that supposedly shows a person stuffing multiple ballots into a voting box in California. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI-GENERATED.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 8

Unplug & walk outside with us as we distribute news literacy mini zines & bookmarks to Little Free Libraries! 🎞 Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/yVTHY... 🔌 You can get these printable, offline resources for summer on our unplugged hub: newslit.org/unplugged/

Graphic showing a little free library and a hand holding zines.

Text: Come with me to stock Little Free Libraries with news literacy zines and bookmarks

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 4

📢 #Educators: Join us at NLP's first ever National News Literacy Conference Oct. 8-10 & hear from John Arthur, the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year! Arthur is just one of the speakers coming to Salt Lake City. Don't miss out - book your spot today! 👉🏾 Learn more: newslit.org/conference/ #NewsLitCon

News Literacy Project@newslit· Jun 3

❌ NO: This is not a legit video of President Donald Trump’s name being removed from the side of the #KennedyCenter as onlookers cheer. It's AI-generated. ⚠️ Purveyors of misinfo often use breaking news on controversial or political topics to spread falsehoods. 🔗 go.newslit.org/KennedyCenter

A post reads, “The pushback has begun. Judge rules Trump’s name must be removed from Kennedy Center #kennedycenter #pushback #whitehouse #dcmonuments” and features a video that appears to show construction workers removing President Donald Trump’s name from the side of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI-GENERATED.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· May 28

The @scrippsbee.bsky.social finals are tonight, which has us thinking about words & phrases like "Engagement bait" (easy), "ad hominem" (a tad harder) &, well, we don't have any tough words. But the definitions can be tricky! Learn more with our Word Wall: go.newslit.org/WordWallNLP #SpellingBee

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News Literacy Project@newslit· May 28

📰 We’re working toward a future where young adults understand the First Amendment and value press freedom. But we can’t do it without your support. ✨ Will you help us reach even more kids across the country with news literacy education? ❤️ Make your impact felt: newslit.org/donate/

News Literacy Project@newslit· May 27

❌ NO: This is not from a video of a Tesla #Cybertruck charging itself with a solar panel while driving. It's #AI. Here are 3 NewsLit tips to spot these convincing cons: ✨ Careful observation ✨ Consider the source ✨ Logic check 👉🏾 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/cybertruckAI

A post reads, “Where can we install this? Looks like it could solve the congestion problem at public charging stations :laughing:” and includes a video that appears to show a Tesla Cybertruck using a solar panel to charge itself while driving. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI-GENERATED.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· May 21

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QUESTION ONE The First Amendment generally protects you from... Bubble in green to indicate it is the answer: Being arrested for recording the actions of police in public. Text: The First Amendment protects you only from government action against you for (legal) acts of expression. Private companies can legally fire, ban, censor or refuse to serve you because of your expressive activities without violating the First Amendment. (Note that state and federal civil rights laws prohibit private companies from discrimination for reasons of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability and sexual orientation.)

QUESTION TWO When a person's First Amendment rights are violated, the authorities will pursue the matter on behalf of that individual if it’s reported to them. Red bubble to indicate answer is FalseText: Law enforcement agents do not pursue reports of First Amendment issues. It's up to the person who believes that their rights have been violated to speak up and, if necessary, take the matter to court.

QUESTION THREE The U.S. Supreme Court has established that the First Amendment does NOT protect student expression that...Green bubble indicating the correct answer: Promotes illegal activity.Text: Several cases have established limits on student expression while in school. For example, in Morse. v. Frederick (2007), a student's suspension did not violate his rights because his protest sign advocated illegal drug use.

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News Literacy Project@newslit· May 21

💡 How well do you know the First Amendment? We're back with another 1A quiz. Tap through for 3️⃣ questions & check the answers in the thread below. #FirstAmendment

A grid background features a purple-tinted news anchor and cameraman in a circle. Bold text reads "First Amendment Pop Quiz" with a megaphone icon.

QUESTION ONE The First Amendment generally protects you from... Bubble 1: Being fired from a private company for something you posted publicly online. Bubble 2: Being arrested for recording the actions of police in public. Bubble 3: Having your account removed by a social media platform, such as Facebook or Youtube.

QUESTION THREE The U.S. Supreme Court has established that the First Amendment does NOT protect student expression that...Bubble 1: Is about controversial political issues. Bubble 2: Makes the school administration look bad. Bubble 3: Promotes illegal activity.

News Literacy Project@newslit· May 20

❌ NO: A video does not show rats escaping from a moving truck to spread #hantavirus. ❌ NO: Chinese President Xi Jinping did not ban U.S. citizens from entering the country. ❌ NO: A video does not show a crisis actor pretending to be a person who died of hantavirus. 🔗 go.newslit.org/HantavirusMi...

A collage of three social media posts. One reads, “WHAT IS THIS?! Dashcam catches dozens of RATS exploding out of a hole in a semi-trailer at highway speed like a horror movie. Deliberate release? Population control? Or something worse... hantavirus carriers being dropped into cities? WHO literally warned about this” and features a video that appears to show rats jumping off a truck. Another post reads, “Breaking: China officially bans all the US citizens to enter the country over outbreaking of hantavirus.” and features images of Chinese President Xi Jinping and a rodent. A third post reads, “We’ve seen this Hantavirus movie before… They just called it Covid” and features a video of a man smoking in a body bag. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

News Literacy Project@newslit· May 20

🧢 No cap: If your students are getting their news from TikTok… we should probably talk about it. Luckily, that’s exactly what we’ll be doing at the first-ever National News Literacy Conference this October in Salt Lake City. Registration is open: newslit.org/conference/ #MillennialvsGenZ

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News Literacy Project@newslit· May 19

2/ This illustrates why our #Checkology lesson, "InfoZones," is so critical to building a news literacy foundation. If students can tell the difference between types of content with different purposes, they're better equipped to separate fact from fiction. Learn more: bit.ly/infozonesNLP