We are on the same team & that is a bright spot. Being able to tell the truth under pressure is a something to be practiced and applauded. It can be hard, of course.
Such a crucial topic. I'm now teaching 9th graders news bias in terms of ethnic/social stereotypes. Some of theses statistics will be super helpful. TY--from me & them!
With my class, it's certainly a new language. Even for them, at 14, to look at the news critically is a big step. Also interesting: they're super strong in analyzing photos (over text)... makes sense, but I hadn't realized how intensely intelligence has morphed into the visual.
Hmm, yes, I suspect many would describe themselves as "visual learners" nowadays.
That being said, podcasts are very popular.
It's interesting that at the same time as we've been worrying about shorter and shorter attention spans (because of things like TikTok) there's also a lot of interest in long form podcasts like Joe Rogan's show (not a recommendation). Thoughts on this?
For some, short blips breed a restlessness- (a bit like small talk), creating hunger for engagement & intimacy. Witnessed this in my 2023 classroom when I conducted Socratic seminars for high school seniors. At first, conversation & connection was uncomfortable for them--an entirely new language--but they did get into it. Still, to stay present and listen can be challenging whatever age group or topic.
Interesting piece. And more than a little scary.
We're on the same team.
I have a lot more to say on the matter.
Really hoping mainstream media figures out how to recapture public trust.
We are on the same team & that is a bright spot. Being able to tell the truth under pressure is a something to be practiced and applauded. It can be hard, of course.
Such a crucial topic. I'm now teaching 9th graders news bias in terms of ethnic/social stereotypes. Some of theses statistics will be super helpful. TY--from me & them!
I'm extremely interested in how this is playing out in K-12. I have a bunch of research I just compiled for a deep dive into information literacy.
With my class, it's certainly a new language. Even for them, at 14, to look at the news critically is a big step. Also interesting: they're super strong in analyzing photos (over text)... makes sense, but I hadn't realized how intensely intelligence has morphed into the visual.
I look forward to your future articles on this!
Hmm, yes, I suspect many would describe themselves as "visual learners" nowadays.
That being said, podcasts are very popular.
It's interesting that at the same time as we've been worrying about shorter and shorter attention spans (because of things like TikTok) there's also a lot of interest in long form podcasts like Joe Rogan's show (not a recommendation). Thoughts on this?
For some, short blips breed a restlessness- (a bit like small talk), creating hunger for engagement & intimacy. Witnessed this in my 2023 classroom when I conducted Socratic seminars for high school seniors. At first, conversation & connection was uncomfortable for them--an entirely new language--but they did get into it. Still, to stay present and listen can be challenging whatever age group or topic.
That's cool that you did Socratic seminars with high schoolers :)
Oh good, so pleased to hear this!