Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills

In this exciting episode of Teaching Like Plato, Ms.D explores the innovative teaching methods that can be applied to the math curriculum, explicitly focusing on imagery and visual literacy and how they can enhance learning. She discusses the interconnectedness of mathematics and art, explaining how visual aids such as diagrams, memes, and student-created artwork may boost engagement, critical thinking, and inclusivity in the classroom. The episode emphasizes the importance of multisensory learning and will suggest strategies to incorporate visual literacy across all subjects to create a more accessible and inclusive learning environment! ReferencesApkon, S. (2013). The age of the image: Redefining literacy in the world of screens. New York: NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Cordell, D. M. (2015). Using images to teach critical thinking skills: Visual literacy and digital photography. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.Duncum, P. (2015). A journey toward an art education for wired youth. Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research, 56(4), 295-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/00393541.2015.11518972Hays, L., & Kammer, J. (2021). Developing digital literacy in the arts for preservice teachers. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.Bookmarks00:00 Introduction02:18 Using Images to Teach Critical Thinking Skills: Visual Literacy...Digital Photography- D. Cordell04:45 The Age of the Image (All the World's a Screen) by S.Apkon07:24 Using Images to Teach Critical Thinking Skills: Visual Literacy...Digital Photography- D. Cordell08:10 Developing Digital Literacy in the Arts for Preservice Teachers by L.Hays & J.Kammer09:04 Using Images to Teach Critical Thinking Skills: Visual Literacy...Digital Photography- D. Cordell09:41 A Journey Toward an Art Education for Wired Youth by P.Duncum13:17 Using Images to Teach Critical Thinking Skills: Visual Literacy...Digital Photography- D. Cordell

Take a look at connected communities with your hosts, Cat and Shannen, on this week's episode. Explore connected learning and its role in the classroom, virtual communities and their benefits, and each of the hosts' own experiences with both. With examples ranging from K-Pop fans on Twitter to decision-making in crafting, you will not want to miss this one!ReferencesIto, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérrez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., Michalchik, V., Penuel, W., Peppler, K., Pinkard, N., Rhodes, J., Tekinbaş, K. S., Schor, J., Sefton-Green, J., & Watkins, C.S. 2020. The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a Decade of Engaged Scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.Lee, L., & Ocepek, M. G. (2023, January 3). From virtual to physical: An exploratory study on how online social networks and communities influence decision-making in Everyday Crafting. Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/102907Malik, Z., & Haidar, S. (2020). Online community development through social interaction — K-Pop stan twitter as a community of practice. Interactive Learning Environments, 31, 733 - 751.Sibbald, S. L., Burnet, M. L., Callery, B., & Mitchell, J. I. (2022a, September 1). Building a virtual community of practice: Experience from the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement's Policy Circle - Health Research Policy and Systems. BioMed Central. https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12961-022-00897-0#Sec25Stixrud, W. R., & Johnson, N. (2019). The self-driven child: The science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives. Penguin Books.

Adelphi University students, Jada and Cassie speak about the positives and negatives of different platforms of social media in the lives of its users. This discussion addresses the argument of social media's potential to be an addiction versus a distraction and the impact it has on students' lives inside and outside of the classroom. What can teachers do to help in strengthening their students' knowledge of social media? How can parents assist their children in navigating social media in a safe and responsible way? What can we do to be sensible users? These questions, and more, are discussed in this week's episode ‘Social Media Users' Status: Feeling Conflicted.'ReferencesGottfried, J. (2024, January 31). Americans' social media use. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/Orlowski, J. (Director). (2020). The Social Dilemma [Movie]. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81254224Shearer, E. (2023, April 18). Podcasts as a source of news and information. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2023/04/18/podcasts-as-a-source-of-news-and-information/ The Knowledge Project Podcast. (2021, February 16). How to get more done and avoid distractions: Nir Eyal. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1wW9Ouw4dCo?si=d0jlspI_c1J-y7l7Ünlüsoy, A., Leander, K. M., & de Haan, M. (2022). Rethinking sociocultural notions of learning in the digital era: Understanding the affordances of networked platforms. E-Learning and Digital Media, 19(1), 78–92. https://doi.org/10.1177/20427530211032302

Step into the realm of digital deception with Nada and Nick in today's riveting episode. Delve deep into the intricate maze of disinformation and its effect on our perceptions. From the political landscape to the COVID-19 pandemic, no topic is off-limits as they unravel the role of social media in perpetuating falsehoods. Make sure to tune in as this podcast is not to be missed!ReferencesBulger, M., & Davison, P. (2018). The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 10(1), 1-21.Pereira, P. S., Silveira, A. D. S., & Pereira, A. (2020). Disinformation and conspiracy theories in the age of COVID-19. Frontiers in Sociology, 5, 560681. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2020.560681Shu, K., Bhattacharjee, A., Alatawi, F., Nazer, T. H., Ding, K., Karami, M., & Liu, H. (2020). Combating disinformation in a social media age. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 10(6),  https://doi.org/10.1002/widm.1385Spies, S. (2020, January 22). Producers of Disinformation. MediaWell Research Review. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/research-reviews/producers-of-disinformation/

Join two podcast hosts of questionable sanity as they dive into the world of misinformation this week on the Rose and Zach Power Hour. Marvel as they debate the beauty and pitfalls of the fake news world across the media landscape, including on social media, cable news, and the podcasting world (Podcastception!), with data provided by the Pew Research Center.ReferencesShearer, E. (2021, January 12). More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/01/12/more-than-eight-in-ten-americans-get-news-from-digital-devices/ 

Sabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo delve into thought-provoking discussions on remixes as both art and educational tools. Drawing from Ferguson's video and Knobel and Lankshear's work, they tackle the multifaceted role of remixing in education. Discover insights into utilizing remixing as a teaching tool and empowering students through creative expression. Tune in to unlock the potential of remixes in fostering originality and enriching the learning experience.ReferencesFerguson, K. (2023, March 21). Everything is a remix (Complete updated 2023 edition). [Video]. https://youtu.be/X9RYuvPCQUA?si=A0A_oAFpnes62vlSJames, K. (2015). Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practices. In P. Schmidt & A. Lazar (Eds.), Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism: A tribute to Peter Mosenthal (2nd ed., pp. 125–150). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.Knobel, M., & Lankshear, C. (2008). Remix: The art and craft of Endless Hybridization. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52(1), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.1598/jaal.52.1.3Manioudaki, A. (2023). Vincent van Gogh copying other artists. Daily Art Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2024, from https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/van-gogh-copy/

In this episode, Michael and Matthew sit down and have a conversation about Multimedia. They looked at what multimedia consists of and how it can be utilized in different classroom settings to address individual students' learning needs. They also talked about how multimedia can be seen or used in everyday life, and gave their predictions on its exciting future. ReferencesBagley, D. (2023, October 30). The power of interactive notebooks. Studies Weekly. https://www.studiesweekly.com/the-power-of-interactive-notebooks/Center for Teaching & Learning. (n.d.). Explore multimedia & flipping the classroom. Digital Learning & Innovation. https://www.bu.edu/dli/what-we-do/teach-with-technology/explore-multimedia-flipping-the-classroom/ Noobzmedia. (2023, December 28). The future of multimedia: Emerging trends to watch in 2024. Medium. https://noobzmedia.medium.com/the-future-of-multimedia-emerging-trends-to-watch-in-2024-noobzmedia-com-768edc4ae45f 

In this podcast, Jillian, Justin, and Giovanni discuss what digital literacy is, Virtual Communities, and the importance of teaching safety when it comes to kids and technology. ReferencesMallon, M. (2020, September 3). Megan Mallon. Leading Lines. https://leadinglinespod.com/episodes/episode-71megan-mallon/ Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérrez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., … S. Craig Watkins. (2020). The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a decade of engaged scholarship. Irvine, CA. Retrieved from https://clalliance.org/publications/ Malik, Z., & Haidar, S. (2020). Online community development through social interaction — K-Pop stan Twitter as a community of practice. Interactive Learning Environments, 31(2), 733–751. http://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2020.1805773Sun, Q., & Zhu, Y. (2022, July 19). Teaching analysis for visual communication design with the perspective of digital technology. Computational and mathematical methods in medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9325565/

In this week's episode, Kyle and Ashley dive into a discussion on disinformation. What is it and how is it different than misinformation? Do the words “fake news” and “voter fraud” ring a bell? How is it spread and by whom? Your favorite social media influencer may be an offender. And what can we do about it? Kyle and Ashley examine the 2016 and 2020 election and how disinformation was used as a tactic to sway political outcomes. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is briefly examined as a new hurdle in the battle against disinformation. Pulling on research from Geoff Nunberg from NPR and Samuel Spies' research on Producers of Disinformation, Reality Check is sure to break it all down for you this week. We hope that you enjoy!ReferencesNunberg, G. (2019, December 30). 'Disinformation' is the Word of the Year — and a sign of what's to come. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2019/12/30/790144099/disinformation-is-the-word-of-the-year-and-a-sign-of-what-s-to-comeSpies, S. (2020). Producers of disinformation. MediaWell. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/research-reviews/producers-of-disinformation/ 

On this episode of The Misinformation Station, hosts Joshua, Luca, and Victoria discuss the topic of Misinformation and how it relates to echo chambers, filter bubbles, and confirmation bias. They speak on events such as PizzaGate, Nationwide Emergency Alert, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The group questions the extent of the effects of misinformation, social media's role in amplifying this spread, and how misinformation can lead to skepticism. Their discussion highlights the importance of researching from credible sources and being digitally literate. ReferencesSpies, S. (2019, October 22). Contexts of misinformation. MediaWell. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/research-reviews/contexts-of-misinformation/Spies, S. (2020, July 30). How misinformation spreads. MediaWell. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/research-reviews/how-misinformation-spreads/Veritasium. (2016, August 11). Is most published research wrong? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/42QuXLucH3Q?si=xPmdzL4TyCP3GbZK

Sareem and Caroline discuss remixing and how it affects and influences modern arts, music, movies, and gaming. They discuss their own experiences with remixing to develop their artistic style and the development of AI generated images and technologies while considering the risks of AI in our society and how it can affect the development of young artists.ReferencesEverything is a Remix (Complete Updated 2023 Edition). (n.d.). Youtube. Retrieved September 26, 2023

This week, your hosts go into what multimedia is and how it can help benefit the classroom. They look into its many principles and some tips and tricks on how to master this beneficial topic. They go into more detail on the science behind it and how sometimes, this teaching method could actually hurt students instead of help. But have no fear! Your hosts go into how you can successfully use multimedia to grab your students attention and create an interesting and captivating lesson! ReferencesEnglish, L. (2023, April 25). How to use multimedia effectively in your classroom? Learn Laugh Speak Retrieved from: https://learnlaughspeak.com/how-to-use-multimedia-effectively-in-your-classroom/Hung, Aaron. (2023, September 5). What is multimedia learning? Hung, Aaron. (2023, September 11). Multimedia Principle. Hung, Aaron. (2023, September 18). Coherence Principle.Mayer, R. E. (2021). Multimedia learning (3rd ed.). Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. 

Join Gaby and Liv as they explore the dynamic fusion of digital literacy and visual storytelling. They dive into the power of images, dissect digital art, and unravel the responsibilities of digital citizenship, speaking on their own experiences both as students and future educators. Discover how images enhance education and learn valuable resources to boost your digital imagery skills. Embark on a creative journey that blends art, technology, and critical thinking. Tune in for captivating discussions on the art of the digital age!ReferencesBunt, B. (2011, June 11). LeWitt. Brogan Bunt. Retrieved from: https://broganbunt.net.Harrison, K. (n.d.). What is visual literacy? Retrieved from: https://visualliteracytoday.org.Lopes, D. (2009). From the author's perspective: A philosophy of computer art. American Society for Aesthetics. Retrieved from: https://aesthetics-online.org/page/LopesComputer.McCorduck, P. (n.d.). Aaron's code: Meta-art, artificial intelligence and the work of Harold Cohen. {Software} Structures. Retrieved  from: https://artport.whitney.org.Taylor, G. D. (2001). The machine that made science art: The troubled history of computer art 1983-1989 [Thesis, The University of Western Australia]. Leonardo. https://leonardo.info/leonardo-abstracts-service.Thompson, D. S. (2019). Teaching students to critically read digital images: A visual literacy approach using the DIG method. Journal of Visual Literacy, 38(1-2), 110-119. https://doi.org/10.1080/105114x.2018.1564604.

For this week's podcast, Tonianne, Kayla, and Samantha discuss the importance of connected learning and the strides made in today's educational climate! They refer to the levels of connected learning between relationships, diversity, and personal experiences. "The Connected Learning Research Network" focuses on the importance of the classroom and the desire to create a safe space for individual student relationships. The three also discuss the young students mentioned in the reading and the importance of their experiences. They all agree that even though it's a work in progress, Connected Learning is fundamental to the development of every student.ReferencesConnected Learning Alliance (2018). About connected learning. Retrieved December 5, 2022, Retrieved from https://clalliance.org/about-connected-learning/  Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Guttiérez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., Michalchik, V., Penuel, W., Peppler, K., Pinkard, N., Rhodes, J., Salen Tekinbaş, K., Schor, J., Sefton-Green, J., & Craig Watkins, S. (2020). The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a Decade of Engaged Scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.

In this bonus podcast, Lauren, Brianna and Michelle dive into social media and education. They focus on the positives and negatives of Twitter and its use in the classroom referencing both the Tang and Hew article and the Twittering About Learning article. Referring to the Megan Mallon podcast, they talk about why digital literacy and digital citizenship is important. Then they add in pieces of their own personal experiences with Twitter and social media as a whole. To end off the podcast, they talk about how they have experienced social media use in the classroom in the past.ReferencesKurtz, J. (2008, November 30). Twittering about learning: Using Twitter in an elementary school classroom. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ859276 Mallon, M., & Mallon, M. (Hosts). (2020, January 20). Megan Mallon [Episode 71]. In Leading Lines. Tang, Y., & Hew, K. F. (2017). Using Twitter for education: Beneficial or simply a waste of time? Computers & Education, 106, 97-118. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.12.004

On this week's podcast Victoria, Metin, and Stephanie explore the positives and negatives of using social media in the classroom, as well as the impact it has had on art education.  While social media continues to evolve and shape the lives of students, educators have started to incorporate it into their lessons as a way to make learning relevant and engaging. In doing so, certain challenges have surfaced. During their discussion, they provide insight from the perspectives of elementary and secondary teachers by sharing personal anecdotes from their own experiences as teachers.ReferencesGreenhow, C., & Lewin, C. (2016). Social media and education: reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning. Learning, Media and Technology, 41(1), 6-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2015.1064954 McDaniel, R. (2016-Present). Leading Lines [Audio podcast]. Vanderbilt Center for Teaching and The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. https://leadinglinespod.com/ Tang, Y., & Hew, K. F. (2017). Using Twitter for education: Beneficial or simply a waste of time? Computers & Education, 106, 97-118. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.12.004 

Have you ever felt your phone vibrate but there were no notifications? Has someone ever told you that you are addicted to social media? In this week's podcast, Lauren, Brianna, and Michelle dive into addiction and its relation to social media. They start off diving a little bit into their own social media usage. They then reference Boyd's article and talk about why teens seem to have “less freedom” than ever before and mention how the “addiction” relates to phantom vibration syndrome. To end the conversation, they tie in the “Social Dilemma” documentary on Netflix and Feifer's “You are not “addicted” to social media” podcast.Referencesboyd, d. (2014). It's complicated: The social lives of networked teens. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.Feifer, J. (Host). (2021, May 27). You are not “addicted” to technology. (No. 41). [Audio podcast episode].  In Build for tomorrow. https://www.jasonfeifer.com/episode/you-are-not-addicted-to-technology/Orlowski , J. (Director) (2020) The social dilemma [Documentary]. Exposure Labs. https://netflix.com/title/81254224 Seeker. (2014, July 28). Why Do We Feel Phantom Phone Vibrations? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/JnyXzgR_pAo

Have you ever been a victim of fake news? This week's episode focuses on the topic of disinformation on the internet. The J-Birds (Jazmyn, John, and Joe,) dig deep into different producers of disinformation, their motives behind creating such content and then address ways to combat the spread of disinformation from the classroom to your daily life.ReferencesBulger, M., & Davison, P. (2018). The Promises, Challenges, and Futures of Media Literacy. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 10(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.23860/jmle-2018-10-1-1Spies, S. (2020, February 13). Producers of Disinformation - Version 1.2, V1.1.MediaWell, Social Science Research Council. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/literature-reviews/producers-of-disinformation/versions/1-1/TEDx Talks. (2021, April 29). How to recognize disinformation and how to stop it | Deb Lavoy | TEDxAtlanta [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved October 19, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ubPQm63_7c

Alexandra, Noelle and Jen discuss the phenomenon of selective perception and how it causes social media users to not only believe faulty information but to also spread it.  Using this week's readings by Spies as a springboard, as well as the video on Selective Perception and a blog post by Harvard's Program on Negotiation, the trio explores the difference between misinformation and disinformation, selective perception and how it relates to echo chamber effects, the inconclusive research currently out there regarding how and why misinformation spreads and finally, what educators and even private citizens can do to stop the spread without entirely jeopardizing the public's faith in the media.ReferencesHung, A. C. Y. (2021, October 5). Selective perception [Video]. Youtube. PON Staff. (2019, November 26th). The anchoring effect and it can impact your negotiation [The anchoring effect is a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered]. Retrieved from https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/the-drawbacks-of-goals/Spies, S. (2020, April 29). Contexts of misinformation. Mediawell. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/literature-reviews/contexts-of-misinformation/versions/1-1/Spies, S. (2020, July 20). How misinformation spreads. Mediawell. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/literature-reviews/how-misinformation-spreads/versions/1-0/ Schmidt, P. R., & Lazar, A. (2016). CHAPTER 5: Mapping Critical Media Literacy onto Iterative Remix Practice. In Reconceptualizing Literacy in the New Age of Multiculturalism and Pluralism. Information Age Publishing, Incorporated.

When thinking about the word “remix” what comes to mind? For Samantha and Janine, they first focused on songs but explored books, writings, images and movies as all remixes. Looking at Ferguson Everything is a remix video online, James remix practice article, as well as “Is originality dead?” podcast from the art of education university online. Using these, we focused on explaining what remix culture is and how useful or harming copying/remixing is in society and in teaching.Tim Bogatz, Andrew McCormick (2015). Is Originality Dead?: Ep. 001. The Art of Education University. https://theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/episode-001-the-origins-of-art/#transcript

In today's episode with Amanda and Sam, they discuss the importance of Connected Learning and how it will relate to educators and their classrooms. While they are both physical education teachers, stay tuned while they discuss different ways Connected Learning can be used to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Ever hear of the “4C's” or “learning styles”? Yeah? In today's episode they also discuss the Tesia Marshik TED Talk based on Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection as well as Soule and Warrick's article related to the importance of the 21st century “survival skills.” Tune in to find out their take on connected learning and how they will incorporate connected learning to their world/ how you can too!ReferencesIto et al. (2020) The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a decade of engaged scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.Marshik, T. (2015, April) Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection [Video] TED Conferences. https://youtu.be/855Now8h5Rs. Soulé, H., & Warrick, T. (2015). Defining 21st century readiness for all students: What we know and how to get there. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 9(2), 178–186. http://doi.org/10.1037/aca0000017.

In this week's podcast, Brynn and Samantha talk about using social media in the classroom. Together they address concerns people have about social media in the classroom, talk about their own experiences with social media and school, ways to use social media in the classroom, online safety, cyberbullying, including the parents, and using social media to get the students interested in school. This discussion will reference two of the reading and one outside reading. ReferencesGreenhow, C., & Lewin, C. (2016). Social media and education: reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning. Learning, Media and Technology, 41(1), 6–30. http://doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2015.1064954Holland, B. (2013, June 18). Introducing social media to elementary students. Edutopia. Retrieved from: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/introducing-social-media-lower-elementary-beth-hollandTang, Y., & Hew, K. F. (2017). Using Twitter for education: Beneficial or simply a waste of time? Computers and Education, 106, 97–118. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.12.004

Is society's collective engagement with social media considered addictive? Tech critics say yes, but addiction researchers hesitate to agree. In this episode, Gabby and Christina delve deeply into social media usage. As they analyze the evolution of Big Tech companies and how social media is impacting the highly malleable teenage generation, Christina and Gabby take a magnified, hard look at their own relationships with social media. Referencesboyd, d. (2014). It's complicated: The social lives of networked teens. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.Feifer, J. (2021) You are not "addicted" to technology. Build For Tomorrow. Retrieved from: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/episode/you-are-not-addicted-to-technology/Solon, O and Finn, T (October 5, 2021) Facebook whistleblower tells Congress social network is 'accountable to no one.' NBC News. Retrieved from: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/facebook-whistleblower-tell-congress-social-network-accountable-no-one-n1280786Stanborough, R (October 17, 2019) How to tell if you could be addicted to your phone. Healthline. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/cell-phone-addiction

In this episode, Ian and Jiewen will touch base on the topic of disinformation. They will first talk about what disinformation is and how it is different from misinformation. As they delve deeper into this topic, they draw on the reading: Producers of Disinformation - Version 1.2 (Spies, 2020) to talk about how disinformation affects us when it comes to demographics and what caused the spread of the disinformation. Discussions in this episode will include examining examples of disinformation they have come across to support their points, along with the reading: Deepfakes Are Going To Wreak Havoc On Society. We Are Not Prepared (Toews, 2020). Lastly, they will relate to the reading: The Promises, Challenges, and Futures of Media Literacy (Bulger & Davison, 2018) and jump into the conversation on what actions educators, private entities, as well as the government should take to stop the spread of disinformation.ReferencesBulger, M. and Davison, P. (2018) The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy. Data & Society. Retrieved from: https://datasociety.net/library/the-promises-challenges-and-futures-of-media-literacy/Spies, S. (February 13, 2020) Producers of disinformation. Mediawell. Retrieved from: https://mediawell.ssrc.org/literature-reviews/producers-of-disinformation/versions/1-1/Toews, R. (May 25, 2020). Deepfakes are going to wreak havoc on society. We are not prepared. Forbes. Retrieved from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2020/05/25/deepfakes-are-going-to-wreak-havoc-on-society-we-are-not-prepared

This podcast, titled K(no)w Truth, is a brief introduction to how misinformation spreads and its potential impacts on society. It looks at some of the research that social scientists have been compiling to decide how or if misinformation is affecting society. ReferencesSeitz, A. and Fingerhut, H. (2021, October 8) Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-technology-business-health-misinformation-fbe9d09024d7b92e1600e411d5f931ddSpies, S. (2020, April 29) Contexts of misinformation. Mediawell. https://doi.org/10.35650/MD.2003.d.2019Spies, S. (2020, July 30) How misinformation spreads. Mediawell. https://doi.org/10.35650/MD.2069.d.2020

In this episode, Michael and Yanru begin by defining multimedia and what it means to use the multimedia principle in a learning environment. They speak on ways they've used multimedia in courses both as students and as instructors. They also bring up a reading from another class–Technology and Instructional Design–the Fish Story used in Donovan and Bransford (2004) Introduction and how multimedia could have helped the poor novice fish visualize life outside that pond.ReferencesClark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2016). e-Learning and the science of instruction. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Donovan, M. S., & Bransford, J. D. (2005). Introduction. In M. S. Donovan & J. D. Bransford (Eds.), How students learn (pp. 1–28). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

In this week's podcast, Carissa and Maria will be taking a closer look at imagery and visual literacy. They will examine what exactly visual literacy is, how to make content visually appealing, how to incorporate imagery into a classroom, and most importantly, why it's important to incorporate in a classroom (especially in this new age of social media). Listen to hear more about how they feel about this topic!Sources: Apkon, S. (2013). The age of the image: Redefining literacy in the world of screens. New York: NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Cordell, D. M. (2015). Using images to teach critical thinking skills: Visual literacy and digital photography. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.Duncum, P. (2015). A journey toward an art education for wired youth. Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research, 56(4), 295-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/00393541.2015.11518972Marlon, J. (2021, September 7). How to effectively show climate change in 25 images " Yale Climate connections. Yale Climate Connections. Retrieved September 16, 2021, from https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/09/how-to-effectively-show-climate-change-in-25-images/.

Connected learning has become a trend. When students connect with the world with the support of families, mentors, and friends, their interests become more than interests but passions and even the starting point for their careers. In this episode, Natalie and Grace will share their connected learning experience. This podcast is not only a reflection on Ito's Connected Learning book but also a reflection on how to support student development.

In this episode, Graziela, Kuan, and Grace deep dived into the discussion of social media use in education and shared their social media experiences in teaching and learning.  How do you feel when you receive notifications from classmates, teachers, and students on social media (whether on Twitter or Facebook)? Besides, this episode discusses how social media breaks down the boundaries between formal and informal learning and creates opportunities for connected learning.ReferencesAnderson, M., & Jiang, J. (2018). Teens, social media & technology 2018. Pew Research Center, 31(2018), 1673-1689.Colley, H., Hodkinson, P., and Malcolm, J. (2003). Informality and formality in learning: A report for the learning and skills research centre. London: LSRC.Khetrapal, G. (2017). The wheel of modern education. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YwWVYX8QkESelwyn, N. (2011). Social media in higher education. In A. Gladman (Ed.) The Europa World of Learning (pp. 1-9). London: Routledge.

On this bonus episode, Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their privacy on social and how their views on privacy differs from that of adults, especially their parents. Making references to danah boyd's article "It's complicated," Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their online present and their privacy. Teenagers believe that not because you have access to the content means you have access to the meaning and that shows you that they do value their privacy and share only what they deems need sharing.

On this week’s episode, Matt, Dianna and Brooke discuss the dangers and drawbacks of the world’s fixation with social media, and the possible damage it may do to their students at various grade levels. Reflecting on danah boyd’s “It’s Complicated”, and Jason Feifer’s “What Will We Fear Next?” podcast, along with current government practices in China, the trio spin a satisfying symphony of thoughts on the matter.Referencesboyd, d. (2014) It's complicatedFiefer, J. (2020) What will we fear next?

In this episode, John, Victoria, and Natalie discuss misinformation and disinformation in the digital media. The trio dived into how misinformation has become relevant on social media over the course of the past 5 years. They also discussed how misinformation has made its way into the world of politics and how ideological echo chambers and filter bubbles connect to polarization on the internet. Finally, the three explored how misinformation is relevant to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this week's podcast, Simon and Jade primarily discuss the work of Ito et al. (2020), which focuses on "connected learning," a seemingly more holistic approach to education that incorporates socio-cultural contexts, multiple literacies, and technology into curricula. With additional references to Soule and Warrick (2015), as well as Ken Robinson's talk on Changing Paradigms, we ultimately conclude that there are no alternatives to real-life interactions. Technology itself is merely a tool we can use to enhance learning experiences and our lives, but not to completely replace those human connections and interactions we need to develop crucial 21st century skills.

This week's episode of the digital literacy podcast is on Social Media and Education. Samantha, Cheyenne, and Marshaun explore how social media can be used as an assessment tool, our experience with the Twitterverse in relation to this week's readings, and how social media can relate to connected learning. During the episode we try to understand this week's readings and make personal connections to our own learning.

In this week’s episode, Jessica, Alex and Ernesto dive into the topic of disinformation and media literacy. Through the lens of Bulger and Davison, we explore the motivations of why people would actively work to spread news that lies to and misleads others. Discussing internet trolls, content creators and news sources both trusted and not.

In this week’s episode, Brandon, Richie and Nick cover the topic of Remix. We address how this term is rooted within music culture, yet has come to have a great influence in all content areas. Why does it feel okay to copy others, but not okay when someone copies you? How does remix appeal to both the formality of a classroom and the informality of a student’s outside world? Can a physical education class include student remixes of some kind? Check out their own remix, if you will, featuring all things Ferguson, James, Knobel, and Lankshear.

In this week’s episode we discuss how visual images are everywhere and come in multiple forms. We discuss using images in social media, art museums, and in classrooms. Can we copy images? What is considered original? We talk about the use of Visual Thinking Strategies for artwork in museums as well as the classroom. Adriana touches on social risk that goes along with passing videos on and connecting with others on social media. How can we teach students about the digital footprint they leave behind? In closing, we discuss what exactly is considered art. Is Youtube and TikTok considered art? And should we be using these outlets in the classroom to pique student interest? Special thanks to Ricci Sayers, who won the logo contest last semester!

Bonus episode from The Conversation. Our guest this week is Brandon Dove, the Coordinator of Virtual Campus and Online Services at the Learning and Writing Centers. Brandon discusses what these centers are, and how students can take advantage of them to succeed and become better learners.

This is a Podcast on Design Thinking in Education. Christopher discusses the definition of Design Thinking. He then goes over the Main Procedures students learn to follow. Then he provides a Project-Based Learning Plan for the students to learn how to use the process to solve their problem. Finally he describes the positive results students gain from learning design thinking and completing a solution. The final discussion is about resources and other options for Design Thinking.

Shannon and Jeanell, both teachers, discuss the pros and cons of using Twitter and other social media platforms in the classroom. Listen as they explore different scenarios and ideas on how to implement social media and technology in their classrooms!

In this week’s podcast, we discuss various aspects of technological advancements and social media use in education. We analyze the episode, The telegraph, by Pessimists Archive (2019) to better understand the origins of concerns regarding the loss of privacy, moral corruption, and false news related to technological advancements. We also discuss the benefits and dangers of using social media for formal and informal learning and reflect on our experience using Twitter for EDT501 to evaluate its use in education. Our group discussed all of the readings in our podcast Greenhow and Lewin (2016) Social media and education: Reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning and Tang and Hew (2017) Using Twitter for education: Beneficial or simply a waste of time?

The Conversation is a podcast I used to use for another class called Technology and Instructional Design. It used to be dedicated to conversations between myself as the instructor and the students. Given the big changes seen in education today, I have decided to evolve into a conversation with educators, students, parents, and administrators who have been impacted by this. This sample episode is the first from this series, with a faculty, a graduate student who is also a teacher, and an eighth grade student. The faculty and graduate student, as well as the co-host, Professor Clara Bauler, are also parents, who have to manage their children's education. I hope you enjoy and consider subscribing!

Julie Garvey, Marci Imbrenda and Nia Thomas discuss the duality of social media. They explore whether or not we are losing our capacity for empathy as a society, what the benefits of social media are and how we as individuals can help educate our youth into being responsible users of social media.

In this episode, Clakkey, Jeannell and Shannon looked at the dictionary definition of literacy as well as that of the Global Alliance for Monitoring Learning and the The US National Association for Media Literacy Education. We then dissected it through the lens of Davison, Bulger and Majoo as well as our own experiences.

In this podcast, Ricci and Kim discuss the different forms of visual presentation and its impact on learning. First they talk about the multimedia principle and how images affect our understanding. Then they move onto the modality principle and whether audio or text works best when paired with visuals. Lastly, they end with a discussion on the pitfalls of PowerPoint and their encounters with it. Special thanks to Ellen Derr, who won the logo contest last semester!

Lay back and listen as Jalesia, Kerri, and Christopher go through Connected Learning as well as give personal examples and discuss. Connected learning centers around deploying new media to reach and enable youth who otherwise lack access to opportunity. This is only the start of Connected Learning but in this podcast we talk about the possible future of connected learning and how this topic can venture off into becoming something as deep as an actual class where students are taught about it!

In this podcast, we discuss the Draft New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards. We provide a background on why and how the standards were developed and we break down how they are organized. Focusing on the digital literacy standards, we share personal anecdotes and ideas about how these standards can be implemented in the classroom, we reflect on how they might be modified to meet the needs of all students and we share our thoughts about the presence of technology in our everyday lives and the importance of a strong educational foundation in digital literacy.

We are going to discuss Connected Learning through the following talking points of economical, social, technological trends and the challenges they pose to the transformation of our current educational system. Learning is meaningful when it is part of valued relationships, shared practice, culture, and identity. Young people need connection and translation between in-school and out-of-school learning. We can engage students to help effectively shape their learning experiences, with the concepts of Connected Learning and Design thinking in mind, and we can mindfully make progressive actions towards constructing a new pathway for educational purposes.

In our Podcast, we focused on a Ted Talk by TIm Brown about Design Thinking, and an article by Donaid A. Schön (Department of Urban Studies and Planning) titled “Teaching and learning as a design transaction.” Our conversation centered around communication and the issues surrounding the inherent misunderstandings that result. We used the examples from the video and article to illustrate this. We discussed the need for “giving reason” and “reciprocal reflection” as important pieces to Design Thinking. We also discussed the “Silent Game” and what teachers can take away from this activity. Our thoughts were focused on the need for awareness of multiple visions, the art of observation and reflection, to never make assumptions, and to embrace the excitement of discovery for both teacher and students. We closed with our thoughts on the bravery and leap of faith the education system must take to incorporate Design Thinking into the classroom.

On this week's Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills, Laura, Justine, Mary, and Eilene will be talking about Design Thinking 2. They will discuss the Schon (1992) Teaching and learning as a design transaction article, as well as Tim Brown, Urges Designers to Think Big, Ted Talk.

Welcome to our Podcast on Design Thinking, a non-traditional learning style that may change the way you teach and learn forever. In this episode we discuss "abductive reasoning" which is the type of learning that goes along with design thinking. Abductive reasoning involves jumping into a problem without knowing all the information yet; it's a very hands on approach. In our talk we discussed our concerns with what using design thinking entails and through it you will learn the steps of the design process, why educators may want to use it, and how it's being applied places already. The information in the podcast is from the Burdick and Willis (2011) Digital learning, digital scholarship and design thinking reading and the Design thinking for educators toolkit.