RE: In the Trump era of fake news, more U.S. schools focusing on media literacy
09-12-2017, 05:41 PM
09-12-2017, 05:41 PM
(09-11-2017, 11:38 AM)robkelk Wrote: CBC News: In the Trump era of fake news, more U.S. schools focusing on media literacy
In order to help youngsters become better able to distinguish fact from fiction online, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Washington state have all passed laws requiring media literacy be taught in schools.
This is a good idea. As a matter of fact, this book is on my "To Read" pile A Consumer's Guide to Information: How to Avoid Losing Your Mind on the Internet
"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic, have fallen with a dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in The Force. Do not return to the Temple... that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always."