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Using Student Research and Media Literacy to Address Bias in Curriculum

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Grand Hyatt - Texas Ballroom F

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Session description

Want to foster critical thinking and media literacy in your students? Come learn practical strategies to empower them to analyze content critically, identify diverse perspectives, and explore overlooked narratives. Leave equipped to create a classroom where every student’s voice is valued and their understanding of the world is broadened.

Outline

Using Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy to Address Curriculum Bias

Introduction (10 minutes)

-Overview of the session's goals and objectives
-Brief discussion of the importance of media literacy and digital citizenship in addressing curriculum bias
-Highlight the impact of missing historical and current narratives on student belonging

Guided Learning in Groups (25 minutes)

-Model how to incorporate diverse narratives into curriculum
-Guide participants in choosing a missing narrative to research
-Provide resources and tips for conducting effective research

Participant Sharing (20 minutes)

-Explore resources and findings
-Share levels of difficulty and barriers in research
-Share effective strategies for integrating media literacy and digital citizenship into your teaching
-Discuss challenges and potential solutions

Closing and Next Steps (5 minutes)

Recap key takeaways from the session
Discuss opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaboration
Encourage participants to connect and share after the session

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Supporting research

Finding Your Blindspots: 8 Guiding Principles for Overcoming Implicit Bias in Teaching
https://tinyurl.com/ywvr3bc5

Facing History
https://tinyurl.com/mr4djh87

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Presenters

Hedreich Nichols

Author, Lead Coach SmallBites LLC

Center for Outcomes Based Contracting

Session specifications

Topic:

Digital Citizenship

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

None needed, Gemini, Claude or Chat GPT helpful.

Subject area:

Social Studies or History, Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches:
Learning Designer

Collaborate with educators to develop authentic, active learning experiences that foster student agency, deepen content mastery and allow students to demonstrate their competency.

For Students:
Knowledge Constructor

Evaluate the accuracy, validity, bias, origin, and relevance of digital content.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Ignite Agency