Media Literacy/AI

Overview 

Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act on information across all forms of media. It helps students learn how to determine what is credible, recognize bias and misinformation, understand how media messages are constructed, and think critically about the purpose and impact of what they see and hear. In a school setting, media literacy empowers students to become informed consumers and responsible creators of information, supports digital citizenship, and equips them with the skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape both in and beyond the classroom. 

What Does Media Literacy/ AI Advocacy Look Like? 

Media literacy advocacy looks like actively promoting the teaching and importance of critical thinking skills around all forms of media. It involves educating parents, teachers, administrators, and the community about why students need to understand how media is created, how to identify bias or misinformation, and how to use information responsibly. Advocacy can include sharing resources and lesson ideas, hosting workshops or presentations, highlighting student projects that demonstrate media literacy skills, and encouraging policies or programs that integrate media literacy into the curriculum. Essentially, it’s about raising awareness, building support, and ensuring students have the tools to be thoughtful, informed consumers and creators of media. 

Here's How: 

• How to talk about the difference from plagiarism and the use of AI tools 

• Infographic of when to use AI 

• Database Recommendations from the Library Sample from Smith-Cotton High School 

• NKC Media Literacy Curriculum

• Media Literacy Curriculum Letter

• Media Literacy Monthly Bubble Template and Ideas 

• Teaching Media Literacy and AI Sample Lessons and Letter

• Links About AI Sample from Strafford High School