CDE

Overview: Equipping the youth of Colorado with the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the information, claims, and sources presented to them through traditional and digital media will empower them to make more informed decisions. The basis for this resource bank was developed by a committee created through HB 21-1103 (PDF) which will include classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, instructional tools for teaching media literacy, and student & parent resources. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource, please email Stephanie Hartman.

Note: If you are unable to access any portion of this resource bank, please contact Stephanie Hartman, 720-498-2084.

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Questions? Please contact Stephanie Hartman with any questions. View the Media Literacy Resource Bank landing page for more information.

We Teach NYC Media Literacy Toolkit

This collection provided by NYC Department of Education shares resources designed to inspire students to think critically about the complex messages we receive constantly, through various media. Included find articles, videos, protocols and hands-on activities that offer students the opportunity to analyze and discuss news and "news-y" messages. Practice discerning messages, authorship and bias is necessary for all astute consumers of digital media.