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A fully scripted, 10–15 min assembly/form activity - Echo Chambers: How News Shapes Our Worldview - This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation delves into the concept of echo chambers, illustrating how news media can shape and reinforce our worldviews. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and seeking diverse perspectives. The resource includes:
Content:
Introduction: Explanation of echo chambers and their impact on our perception of the world.
Examples: Contrasting headlines on climate policy to show how different media outlets frame the same story differently.
Interactive Activities: Suggested scripts for engaging students in discussions about their own news consumption habits and the presence of echo chambers in their lives.
Visual Aids: Illustrations to help students grasp the concept of echo chambers, such as a stick figure looking into a mirror that distorts their reflection.
Strategies: Tips for breaking out of echo chambers, including seeking diverse sources, engaging in discussions, and fact-checking information.
Real-Life Applications: Success stories of individuals and organizations that have effectively navigated echo chambers and misinformation.
Final Takeaways: Emphasis on the importance of awareness, critical thinking, and open-mindedness in navigating the information landscape.
This resource is designed to foster a deeper understanding of how media influences our views and to encourage students to seek a balanced perspective.
Last updated: 4th Sep 2024
This is a unit of work aimed at KS2 children. This is delivered each year to Year 5 pupils but can be adapted for older or younger children. kidblog.org is recommended but other blogging websites are available. Aims: -
Become familiar with blogs as a medium, including an understanding of the particular features of this as a genre of writing
Communicate safely - includes developing ideas to interact effectively using the comments feature as well as discussing the dos and don’ts of personal information online.
Use blogging as a way to write creatively
Develop a critical, reflective view of a range of media, including text
Ethical and legal responsibilities of being online
Pupils are able to screenshot, paste, crop and resize in order to collate evidence
NEW - revision on a page sheet (Jan 2017)
