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Media Literacy Resource Bank

Overview: This resource bank was developed by committees created through CRS 22-2-145 (media literacy) and CRS 22-2-127.8 (Social media impacts on mental health education literacy). Committees identified resources for K-12 educators, parents/families/trusted adults, community members, and youth to support teaching media literacy, the impacts of social media and the healthy use of social media. Resources include professional development opportunities, instructional strategies, research based scholarly articles, and promising program materials. Topics include: Information literacy, digital citizenship, impacts of social media on mental and physical health, internet safety, cybersecurity, and cyberbullying,

Questions? If you have questions or suggestions for a great free resource, please email Jamie Hurley, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us.


Bad News - Interactive Simulation Shows Students How Misinformation is Spread

A website that offers simulations that show visitors how misinformation is spread through social media. Bad News is available in two versions. The regular version is intended for those who are high school age or older. Bad News Junior is appropriate for middle school and older elementary school students. The difference between the two versions is found in the news topics that are used in the simulations.


Type of Resource:

  • Interactive Games

Topic:

  • Misinformation

Audience:

  • Student
  • Community Member

Discipline:

  • Language Arts
  • Social Studies

Language:

Grade:

Free Resource!

Free


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