From Clickbait to Credibility: Mastering Media Literacy in an AI World

Monday, February 24, 2025

2:10 PM – 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: A703

Session Type: Explore and Engage

Presenter(s)

Erica Shumaker, MAEd (she/her/hers)

Educational Change Agent
EdTech Leaders Alliance
Clarkdale, AZ, United States
Carly L. Ghantous, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

Educational Change Agent
Learn21
Mason, Ohio, United States
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE

Chief Academic Officer
Learn21
North Richland Hills, Texas, United States

Abstract Description : Media literacy is increasingly essential, especially with AI's growing role in education. This session will prepare educators to teach media literacy in the AI age, offering insights into AI's current state and its educational implications. Participants will explore U.S. media literacy policies, laws, and regulations, focusing on their educational impact. The session will provide practical strategies to help students critically evaluate information and identify credible sources. Additionally, attendees will learn to apply media literacy skills to AI technologies like ChatGPT and deep fakes, equipping them to tackle these emerging challenges in the classroom.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Media literacy, AI, Policy, Best practices, Strategies

Learning Objectives:

Participants will discern and discuss the current state of AI in our schools. Participants will understand the development of media literacy policies, laws, and regulations in the US, especially as it pertains to education.
Participants will learn about practical applications of media literacy for the classroom. Participants will learn how to apply media literacy strategies to AI like ChatGPT, deep fakes, etc.