Education for Sustainable Democracy
This show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and the development of a more just and peaceful world. Host Brett Levy is a researcher of civic and environmental education and an associate professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Episodes feature interviews with leaders, innovators, and scholars in civic and environmental education. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or listen from your computer. For information about upcoming episodes, guests, and more, please visit www.esdpodcast.org. Thank you!
Education for Sustainable Democracy
Combatting Misinformation in the Classroom, with John Silva and Miriam Romais (News Literacy Project)
This episode is Part 2 of Brett's conversation with John Silva and Miriam Romais of the News Literacy Project. In this segment of their discussion, they talk about how misinformation spreads and how certain media literacy practices can help combat it. They also discuss the News Literacy Project’s free programs for teachers, plans for the future, and more.
Related Links:
Part 1 of Brett's Interview with John Silva and Miriam Romais
News Literacy Project Site
About John Silva
About Miriam Romais
Northwest Tree Octopus Site (Sample News Hoax)
Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)
Education for Sustainable Democracy Site
Brett's Open Access Research Articles
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