by Wesley Fryer
Overview
In June 2023, I participated in the unique “Teaching for Resilience: FinnishED Workshop” hosted by the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington as well as TIP Teachers (Teachers for an Informed Public.) The goal of this workshop was to share lessons from the Finnish educators and government leaders about integrating media literacy skills across the curriculum, to build capacity and resilience among citizens to identify and avoid disinformation and misinformation shared online. The “Digital Information Literacy Guide by FaktaBarriEDU” is one of the resources shared with participants, along with a wealth of strategies and lesson ideas. I would like to share a poster session to let other teachers, administrators, and educators at all levels know about these resources and the possibilities they can open for developing media literacy skills of students, teachers, as well as other members of our respective communities. More information about this experience and the resources I want to share are included in this blog post.
Shorter Session Abstract:
Come learn how educators and government officials in Finland are successfully integrating media literacy lessons and skills across the curriculum to build capacity and resilience among citizens to identify and avoid disinformation and misinformation shared online. Session resources are available on wfryer.me/finland.
