TSSP - The 2020 Media Literacy Edition

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The Social Studies Professional

The Media Literacy Edition

Happy Media Literacy Week (MLW)! October 26-30, 2020 recognizes the power of media literacy education and its essential role in social studies and education across the United States. This week, MLW daily celebrates the five components of media literacy’s definition: Access, Analyze, Evaluate, Create, and Act. Learn more about Media Literacy Week and plan activities for your virtual classroom.

Michelle Ciulla Lipkin and Lawrence Paska

Executive Directors' Message:

Media Literacy, Front and Center

Editor's note: For this edition of TSSP, NCSS Executive Director Lawrence Paska is joined by National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Executive Director Michelle Ciulla Lipkin to celebrate the vital role of media literacy in the social studies during 2020 U.S. Media Literacy Week.

To become a successful student, responsible citizen, productive worker, or competent and conscientious consumer, individuals need to develop expertise with the increasingly sophisticated, multi-sensory media world. Read here.

Meet Industry Experts in Our Virtual Exhibit Hall

Connect with 50+ social studies exhibitors in the #NCSS2020 virtual exhibit hall! Industry experts will provide attendees with the latest social studies resources and tools. See the exhibitors and register here.

Media Literacy Education Town Hall

Join us for a Town Hall with the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). This event will take place on Thursday, October 29, at 1pm ET. Learn how to add medial literacy skills to your lessons. Attend here!

NCSS Resources for

Media Literacy Week

Use this list of articles from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner to teach your students about media literacy. Access the list here.

Media Literacy Basics

NAMLE has compiled a variety of resources to help educators, parents, and supporters interested in media literacy host their own events or lessons during Media Literacy Week. Get the resources!

National Media Literacy Alliance Releases Statement on Crucial Nature of Media Literacy

The National Media Literacy Alliance has released a statement encouraging educators to incorporate media literacy into curricula to provide students with necessary critical thinking skills. Read the statement.

Fake News!

Listen to this podcast to learn more about media literacy and fake news. How do you figure out credibility for news stories? Learn ways to help your students navigate the news.

Ep. 35: Media Literacy & Fake News

NCSS President Joins Fordham Institute Webinar

NCSS President Stefanie Wager joins fellow social studies experts to discuss the recent study stating increased instructional time in social studies is associated with improved reading ability. Learn more.