News Media: 'Trolling' the News

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30:

• Discussion on the presidential debates?
• 'Spot the Troll' Quiz (individual, then as class)
• Continue After Truth film

News Media: Continue "Bogus" News

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:

• Finish "Bogus News" presentations
• Start watching After Truth

News Media: Bogus News Stories

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:

• Introduction to history of false news
• Bogus or Legit News assignment
• Whole class example
• Groups of two
• Share findings

Social Media Unit: Wrap-Up

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:

• Last Chance:
• Work on Social Media Project
• For those done, we'll be watching The Social Dilemma

Social Media Unit: Complete Projects

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:

• Wrap up work on Social Media Project (due tonight by 11:59pm)
• Meet with me if you're stuck!
• Finish Searching film, discussion

Social Media Unit: Continue project and screening

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:

• Continue work on Social Media Project (due Thursday!)
• Continue Searching screening

Social Media: Cont. Social Media Project

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21:

• Discuss 48-Hour Media Journal Findings
• Work on Social Media Project
• Continue Searching?

Social Media: Begin Unit Summative

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:

• Go over Social Media Project
• Continue Searching film

Social Media: 48-Hour Media Diary

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17:

• Finish Catfish screening
• Review / submit screening guide
• Go over 48-hour media diary assignment (Friday and one weekend day)
• Pre-diary self-assessment, discussion

Social Media Unit: Catfishing (cont.)

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:

• Finish up Catfish Game?
• Actually begin Catfish screening
• Viewing Guide Questions

Social Media Unit: Catfishing

 

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:

• Catfishing Game
• Begin Catfish screening
• Viewing guide questions

Social Media Unit: Meme Interviews

 

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:

• Share meme interview assignment
• Work on final draft of news article assignment
• Continue watching Searching

Social Media Unit: News Article #1

 

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:

• Social Media News Article Assignment (Template on G.C.)
• Share Stories
• Continue Searching screening

Social Media Unit: Memes and Viral Videos

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:

• Notes on memes and viral videos
• What are your favorite viral videos or memes?
• Then make your own memes!
• Share memes with class
• Assignment, due Monday; "Meme Interview" (G.C.)
• Time left: Continue Searching film

Introduction Day

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:

• Course Introduction
• Syllabus, Expectations
• Google Classroom Login
• Safety Info
• Class Introductions
• Class Survey