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“I have found what I have learned through PLS to be invaluable!! Students feel comfortable sharing their ideas about a media piece without the pressure to produce a right or wrong answer. It gets students to think critically and more deeply about a topic, so that they can develop a more rational opinion of the situation based on evidence from the media. They can be active participants in their own learning.”
-- Elementary School Teacher
Binghamton, NY
We know that you’re passionate about teaching students to evaluate the accuracy and bias of different texts. While information literacy tends to focus on the advantages of credible sources, media literacy teaches students to analyze all forms of mediated information.
“I recommend a Project Look Sharp professional development since it is relevant in this age of media saturation. Students need help with analysis and construction of media and this PD helps to disseminate what we should do as educators to help them. I received amazing resources that I can use with a variety of classes.”
-- K-12 Librarian
Western New York
Project Look Sharp’s materials and PD trainings infuse critical thinking about all media messages while improving instructional practices for all subjects and levels to be more student-centered, inquiry-driven, evidence-based, and engaging for all students.
“I have found the work of Project Look Sharp to be of the highest caliber and right on-target. They’ve enabled me to see that media literacy does not have to be (and should not be) an add-on to the curriculum. Further, they’ve shown how this integration can engage students and encourage them to think critically.”
-- Media Services Coordinator
Prepare your pre-service teachers to master the critical competency of leading inquiry-based media analysis in all classrooms
“The introduction by Project Look Sharp was very detailed and presented with enthusiasm, making it easy to dive into the website and resources with the same enthusiasm. All of the materials are well thought out and easy to use. The teacher's guides are wonderful and I'm excited to use this resource in the field.”
-- Pre-Service Teacher Education Student
Cortland State University
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Fact Checkers: How Do They Decide?
In this media literacy activity students analyze fact checking websites for messages about their goals and processes for determining credibility.
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