Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPodcast for the Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills course at Adelphi University's Educational Technology program.
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The Connected Collective: Exploring Virtual Communities (Catherine and Shannen)
April 10, 2024 15:29 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBTake a look at connected communities with your hosts, Cat and Shannen, on this week’s episode. Explore connected learning and its role in the classroom, virtual communities and their benefits, and each of the hosts’ own experiences with both. With examples ranging from K-Pop fans on Twitter to decision-making in crafting, you will not want to miss this one! References Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérrez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., Michalchik, V., Penuel, W., Peppler, ...
Social Media Users’ Status: Feeling Conflicted (Cassandra and Jada)
April 03, 2024 13:22 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBAdelphi University students, Jada and Cassie speak about the positives and negatives of different platforms of social media in the lives of its users. This discussion addresses the argument of social media’s potential to be an addiction versus a distraction and the impact it has on students’ lives inside and outside of the classroom. What can teachers do to help in strengthening their students’ knowledge of social media? How can parents assist their children in navigating social med...
Decoding Deception: Navigating the Maze of Disinformation (Nada and Nicholas)
March 13, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBStep into the realm of digital deception with Nada and Nick in today's riveting episode. Delve deep into the intricate maze of disinformation and its effect on our perceptions. From the political landscape to the COVID-19 pandemic, no topic is off-limits as they unravel the role of social media in perpetuating falsehoods. Make sure to tune in as this podcast is not to be missed! References Bulger, M., & Davison, P. (2018). The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy. J...
The Rose and Zach Power Hour (FAUX News)
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 14.9 MBJoin two podcast hosts of questionable sanity as they dive into the world of misinformation this week on the Rose and Zach Power Hour. Marvel as they debate the beauty and pitfalls of the fake news world across the media landscape, including on social media, cable news, and the podcasting world (Podcastception!), with data provided by the Pew Research Center. References Shearer, E. (2021, January 12). More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices. Pew Research Cen...
FAUX News and the Rose and Zach Power Hour (Rose and Zach)
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 14.9 MBJoin two podcast hosts of questionable sanity as they dive into the world of misinformation this week on the Rose and Zach Power Hour. Marvel as they debate the beauty and pitfalls of the fake news world across the media landscape, including on social media, cable news, and the podcasting world (Podcastception!), with data provided by the Pew Research Center. References Shearer, E. (2021, January 12). More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices. Pew Research Cen...
Remixing - Not Just for DJs (Sabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo)
February 22, 2024 13:07 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MBSabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo delve into thought-provoking discussions on remixes as both art and educational tools. Drawing from Ferguson’s video and Knobel and Lankshear’s work, they tackle the multifaceted role of remixing in education. Discover insights into utilizing remixing as a teaching tool and empowering students through creative expression. Tune in to unlock the potential of remixes in fostering originality and enriching the learning experience. References Ferguson,...
Unveiling the Power of Multimedia: A Deep Dive into its Impact on Education and Beyond (Michael and Matthew)
February 14, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Michael and Matthew sit down and have a conversation about Multimedia. They looked at what multimedia consists of and how it can be utilized in different classroom settings to address individual students' learning needs. They also talked about how multimedia can be seen or used in everyday life, and gave their predictions on its exciting future. References Bagley, D. (2023, October 30). The power of interactive notebooks. Studies Weekly. https://www.studiesweekly...
Virtual Communities (Jillian, Justin, and Giovanni)
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this podcast, Jillian, Justin, and Giovanni discuss what digital literacy is, Virtual Communities, and the importance of teaching safety when it comes to kids and technology. References Mallon, M. (2020, September 3). Megan Mallon. Leading Lines. https://leadinglinespod.com/episodes/episode-71megan-mallon/ Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérrez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., … S. Craig Watkins. (2020). The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a decade o...
Reality Check (Ashley and Kyle)
October 18, 2023 14:12 - 17 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this week's episode, Kyle and Ashley dive into a discussion on disinformation. What is it and how is it different than misinformation? Do the words “fake news” and “voter fraud” ring a bell? How is it spread and by whom? Your favorite social media influencer may be an offender. And what can we do about it? Kyle and Ashley examine the 2016 and 2020 election and how disinformation was used as a tactic to sway political outcomes. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is briefly examined ...
Misinformation Station (Joshua, Luca, and Victoria)
October 11, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this episode of The Misinformation Station, hosts Joshua, Luca, and Victoria discuss the topic of Misinformation and how it relates to echo chambers, filter bubbles, and confirmation bias. They speak on events such as PizzaGate, Nationwide Emergency Alert, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The group questions the extent of the effects of misinformation, social media’s role in amplifying this spread, and how misinformation can lead to skepticism. Their discussion highlights the importanc...
"Hey You, You're Finally Awake" (Caroline and Sareem)
September 27, 2023 22:39 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBSareem and Caroline discuss remixing and how it affects and influences modern arts, music, movies, and gaming. They discuss their own experiences with remixing to develop their artistic style and the development of AI generated images and technologies while considering the risks of AI in our society and how it can affect the development of young artists. References Everything is a Remix (Complete Updated 2023 Edition). (n.d.). Youtube. Retrieved September 26, 2023
Exploring Principles: Media that Works for You! (Autumn and Skyla)
September 20, 2023 13:54 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week, your hosts go into what multimedia is and how it can help benefit the classroom. They look into its many principles and some tips and tricks on how to master this beneficial topic. They go into more detail on the science behind it and how sometimes, this teaching method could actually hurt students instead of help. But have no fear! Your hosts go into how you can successfully use multimedia to grab your students attention and create an interesting and captivating lesson! ...
Picture this: Exploring Digital literacy and Imagery (Gaby and Liv)
September 13, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Gaby and Liv as they explore the dynamic fusion of digital literacy and visual storytelling. They dive into the power of images, dissect digital art, and unravel the responsibilities of digital citizenship, speaking on their own experiences both as students and future educators. Discover how images enhance education and learn valuable resources to boost your digital imagery skills. Embark on a creative journey that blends art, technology, and critical thinking. Tune in for capt...
Get Connected (For Free) with Connected Learning! (Kayla, Samantha and Tonianne)
December 07, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 27.9 MBFor this week's podcast, Tonianne, Kayla, and Samantha discuss the importance of connected learning and the strides made in today's educational climate! They refer to the levels of connected learning between relationships, diversity, and personal experiences. "The Connected Learning Research Network" focuses on the importance of the classroom and the desire to create a safe space for individual student relationships. The three also discuss the young students mentioned in the reading...
Bonus Episode: The New Age of Learning (Brianna, Lauren, and Michelle)
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this bonus podcast, Lauren, Brianna and Michelle dive into social media and education. They focus on the positives and negatives of Twitter and its use in the classroom referencing both the Tang and Hew article and the Twittering About Learning article. Referring to the Megan Mallon podcast, they talk about why digital literacy and digital citizenship is important. Then they add in pieces of their own personal experiences with Twitter and social media as a whole. To end off the p...
Successes and Setbacks of Social Media in Education (Metin, Stephanie and Victoria)
November 09, 2022 14:50 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this week’s podcast Victoria, Metin, and Stephanie explore the positives and negatives of using social media in the classroom, as well as the impact it has had on art education. While social media continues to evolve and shape the lives of students, educators have started to incorporate it into their lessons as a way to make learning relevant and engaging. In doing so, certain challenges have surfaced. During their discussion, they provide insight from the perspectives of elemen...
Daily Dose of Addiction (Brianna, Lauren, and Michelle)
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBHave you ever felt your phone vibrate but there were no notifications? Has someone ever told you that you are addicted to social media? In this week’s podcast, Lauren, Brianna, and Michelle dive into addiction and its relation to social media. They start off diving a little bit into their own social media usage. They then reference Boyd’s article and talk about why teens seem to have “less freedom” than ever before and mention how the “addiction” relates to phantom vibration syndrom...
Faux News, Disinformation Discourse on Your Social Media (Jazmyn, John and Joseph)
October 19, 2022 17:50 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHave you ever been a victim of fake news? This week’s episode focuses on the topic of disinformation on the internet. The J-Birds (Jazmyn, John, and Joe,) dig deep into different producers of disinformation, their motives behind creating such content and then address ways to combat the spread of disinformation from the classroom to your daily life. References Bulger, M., & Davison, P. (2018). The Promises, Challenges, and Futures of Media Literacy. Journal of Media Literacy Educat...
Misinformation! What Can We Do About It?
October 12, 2022 13:01 - 23 minutes - 20 MBAlexandra, Noelle and Jen discuss the phenomenon of selective perception and how it causes social media users to not only believe faulty information but to also spread it. Using this week’s readings by Spies as a springboard, as well as the video on Selective Perception and a blog post by Harvard's Program on Negotiation, the trio explores the difference between misinformation and disinformation, selective perception and how it relates to echo chamber effects, the inconclusive rese...
Remix, Ripoff, or Remastered? (Janine and Samantha)
September 28, 2022 18:22 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBWhen thinking about the word “remix” what comes to mind? For Samantha and Janine, they first focused on songs but explored books, writings, images and movies as all remixes. Looking at Ferguson Everything is a remix video online, James remix practice article, as well as “Is originality dead?” podcast from the art of education university online. Using these, we focused on explaining what remix culture is and how useful or harming copying/remixing is in society and in teaching. Tim B...
Let's Connect Your Learning (Amanda and Samantha)
December 08, 2021 14:14 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn today’s episode with Amanda and Sam, they discuss the importance of Connected Learning and how it will relate to educators and their classrooms. While they are both physical education teachers, stay tuned while they discuss different ways Connected Learning can be used to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Ever hear of the “4C’s” or “learning styles”? Yeah? In today's episode they also discuss the Tesia Marshik TED Talk based on Learning styles & the importance of critical self-re...
Student to Influencer (Brynn and Samantha)
November 10, 2021 14:01 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week's podcast, Brynn and Samantha talk about using social media in the classroom. Together they address concerns people have about social media in the classroom, talk about their own experiences with social media and school, ways to use social media in the classroom, online safety, cyberbullying, including the parents, and using social media to get the students interested in school. This discussion will reference two of the reading and one outside reading. References Gre...
The Social Overdose (Christina and Gabby)
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MBIs society’s collective engagement with social media considered addictive? Tech critics say yes, but addiction researchers hesitate to agree. In this episode, Gabby and Christina delve deeply into social media usage. As they analyze the evolution of Big Tech companies and how social media is impacting the highly malleable teenage generation, Christina and Gabby take a magnified, hard look at their own relationships with social media. References boyd, d. (2014). It’s complicated: ...
Dys-Info-topia (Ian and Jiewen)
October 20, 2021 12:57 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Ian and Jiewen will touch base on the topic of disinformation. They will first talk about what disinformation is and how it is different from misinformation. As they delve deeper into this topic, they draw on the reading: Producers of Disinformation - Version 1.2 (Spies, 2020) to talk about how disinformation affects us when it comes to demographics and what caused the spread of the disinformation. Discussions in this episode will include examining examples of disin...
K(no)w Truth (Julie and Ashley)
October 13, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis podcast, titled K(no)w Truth, is a brief introduction to how misinformation spreads and its potential impacts on society. It looks at some of the research that social scientists have been compiling to decide how or if misinformation is affecting society. References Seitz, A. and Fingerhut, H. (2021, October 8) Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-technology-business-health-misinformation-fb...
Show, Don't Tell (Michael and Yanru)
September 22, 2021 17:21 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Michael and Yanru begin by defining multimedia and what it means to use the multimedia principle in a learning environment. They speak on ways they've used multimedia in courses both as students and as instructors. They also bring up a reading from another class–Technology and Instructional Design–the Fish Story used in Donovan and Bransford (2004) Introduction and how multimedia could have helped the poor novice fish visualize life outside that pond. References C...
Picture This: A Discussion on Imagery (Carissa and Maria)
September 16, 2021 12:54 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this week’s podcast, Carissa and Maria will be taking a closer look at imagery and visual literacy. They will examine what exactly visual literacy is, how to make content visually appealing, how to incorporate imagery into a classroom, and most importantly, why it’s important to incorporate in a classroom (especially in this new age of social media). Listen to hear more about how they feel about this topic! Sources: Apkon, S. (2013). The age of the image: Redefining literacy i...
Making Connections (Grace and Natalie)
May 05, 2021 13:10 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBConnected learning has become a trend. When students connect with the world with the support of families, mentors, and friends, their interests become more than interests but passions and even the starting point for their careers. In this episode, Natalie and Grace will share their connected learning experience. This podcast is not only a reflection on Ito's Connected Learning book but also a reflection on how to support student development.
You Have A Notification From Social Media (Graziela, Kuan, and Grace)
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Graziela, Kuan, and Grace deep dived into the discussion of social media use in education and shared their social media experiences in teaching and learning. How do you feel when you receive notifications from classmates, teachers, and students on social media (whether on Twitter or Facebook)? Besides, this episode discusses how social media breaks down the boundaries between formal and informal learning and creates opportunities for connected learning. References...
You have a notification from social media
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Graziela, Kuan, and Grace deep dived into the discussion of social media use in education and shared their social media experiences in teaching and learning. How do you feel when you receive notifications from classmates, teachers, and students on social media (whether on Twitter or Facebook)? Besides, this episode discusses how social media breaks down the boundaries between formal and informal learning and creates opportunities for connected learning. References...
Social media and Teens
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBOn this bonus episode, Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their privacy on social and how their views on privacy differs from that of adults, especially their parents. Making references to danah boyd's article "It's complicated," Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their online present and their privacy. Teenagers believe that not because you have access to the content means you have access to the meaning and that shows you that they do value their privacy and share only what they ...
Social Media and Teens (Gaynel)
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBOn this bonus episode, Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their privacy on social and how their views on privacy differs from that of adults, especially their parents. Making references to danah boyd's article "It's complicated," Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their online present and their privacy. Teenagers believe that not because you have access to the content means you have access to the meaning and that shows you that they do value their privacy and share only what they ...
Social Media Summit
April 07, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this week’s episode, Matt, Dianna and Brooke discuss the dangers and drawbacks of the world’s fixation with social media, and the possible damage it may do to their students at various grade levels. Reflecting on danah boyd’s “It’s Complicated”, and Jason Feifer’s “What Will We Fear Next?” podcast, along with current government practices in China, the trio spin a satisfying symphony of thoughts on the matter. References boyd, d. (2014) It's complicated Fiefer, J. (2020) What w...
Social Media Summit (Matt, Dianna and Brooke)
April 07, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this week’s episode, Matt, Dianna and Brooke discuss the dangers and drawbacks of the world’s fixation with social media, and the possible damage it may do to their students at various grade levels. Reflecting on danah boyd’s “It’s Complicated”, and Jason Feifer’s “What Will We Fear Next?” podcast, along with current government practices in China, the trio spin a satisfying symphony of thoughts on the matter. References boyd, d. (2014) It's complicated Fiefer, J. (2020) What w...
Spies Shows Lies, Misinformation and Citizen Control
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, John, Victoria, and Natalie discuss misinformation and disinformation in the digital media. The trio dived into how misinformation has become relevant on social media over the course of the past 5 years. They also discussed how misinformation has made its way into the world of politics and how ideological echo chambers and filter bubbles connect to polarization on the internet. Finally, the three explored how misinformation is relevant to the current state of the CO...
Spies Shows Lies, Misinformation and Citizen Control (John, Victoria, and Natalie)
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, John, Victoria, and Natalie discuss misinformation and disinformation in the digital media. The trio dived into how misinformation has become relevant on social media over the course of the past 5 years. They also discussed how misinformation has made its way into the world of politics and how ideological echo chambers and filter bubbles connect to polarization on the internet. Finally, the three explored how misinformation is relevant to the current state of the CO...
There's No Algorithm for the 21st Century IRL
February 03, 2021 14:10 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week's podcast, Simon Swist and Jade Tabor primarily discuss the work of Ito et al. (2020), which focuses on "connected learning," a seemingly more holistic approach to education that incorporates socio-cultural contexts, multiple literacies, and technology into curricula. With additional references to Soule and Warrick (2015), as well as Ken Robinson's talk on Changing Paradigms, we ultimately conclude that there are no alternatives to real-life interactions. Technology its...
There's No Algorithm for the 21st Century IRL (Simon and Jade)
February 03, 2021 14:10 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week's podcast, Simon Swist and Jade Tabor primarily discuss the work of Ito et al. (2020), which focuses on "connected learning," a seemingly more holistic approach to education that incorporates socio-cultural contexts, multiple literacies, and technology into curricula. With additional references to Soule and Warrick (2015), as well as Ken Robinson's talk on Changing Paradigms, we ultimately conclude that there are no alternatives to real-life interactions. Technology its...
Reshaping Education the Social Media Way (Samantha, Cheyenne, and Marshaun)
November 13, 2020 13:44 - 16 minutes - 19 MBThis week's episode of the digital literacy podcast is on Social Media and Education. Samantha, Cheyenne, and Marshaun explore how social media can be used as an assessment tool, our experience with the Twitterverse in relation to this week's readings, and how social media can relate to connected learning. During the episode we try to understand this week's readings and make personal connections to our own learning. References Kind, E. (2015) Social media for lifelong learning. In...
Reshaping Education the Social Media Way
November 13, 2020 13:44 - 16 minutes - 19 MBThis week's episode of the digital literacy podcast is on Social Media and Education. Samantha, Cheyenne, and Marshaun explore how social media can be used as an assessment tool, our experience with the Twitterverse in relation to this week's readings, and how social media can relate to connected learning. During the episode we try to understand this week's readings and make personal connections to our own learning. References Kind, E. (2015) Social media for lifelong learning. In...
Disinformation Information Disentanglement (Jessica, Alex and Ernesto)
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBReferences Bulger and Davison (2018) The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy Manjoo (2011) True enough Spies (2020) Producers of disinformation
Disinformation Information Disentanglement
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBReferences Bulger and Davison (2018) The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy Manjoo (2011) True enough Spies (2020) Producers of disinformation
"It's the Remix to Cognition"
September 30, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBReferences Axis of Awesome - Four Chord Song: Popular comedic take on a "mashup" Ferguson (2015) Everything is a remix James (2016) Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practice Knobel and Lankshear (2008) The art and craft of endless hybridization Madeon - Pop Culture: Producer who famously sampled 39 different songs to not only create an original "mashup," but also perform it in real-time. Teachers Pay Teachers (discussed) | Additional TPT Reading Time King...
"It's the Remix to Cognition" (Brandon, Richie and Nick)
September 30, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBReferences Axis of Awesome - Four Chord Song: Popular comedic take on a "mashup" Ferguson (2015) Everything is a remix James (2016) Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practice Knobel and Lankshear (2008) The art and craft of endless hybridization Madeon - Pop Culture: Producer who famously sampled 39 different songs to not only create an original "mashup," but also perform it in real-time. Teachers Pay Teachers (discussed) | Additional TPT Reading Time King...
'Cuz You Know We are Living in a Visual World (Katherine, Adriana, and Dana)
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBReferences Apkon (2013) All the world’s a screen (Excerpt from The age of the image) Burnham and Elliot (2011) Teaching in the art museum: Interpretation as experience Cordell (2015) Using images to teach critical thinking skills Duncum (2015) A journey toward an art education for wired youth Music: “Earning Happiness” by John Bartman. From the Free Music Archive CC0 1.0 Universal License.
'Cuz You Know We are Living in a Visual World
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBReferences Apkon (2013) All the world’s a screen (Excerpt from The age of the image) Burnham and Elliot (2011) Teaching in the art museum: Interpretation as experience Cordell (2015) Using images to teach critical thinking skills Duncum (2015) A journey toward an art education for wired youth Music: “Earning Happiness” by John Bartman. From the Free Music Archive CC0 1.0 Universal License.
Bonus Episode: Taking Advantage of the Learning and Writing Centers
May 13, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBonus episode from The Conversation. Our guest this week is Brandon Dove, the Coordinator of Virtual Campus and Online Services at the Learning and Writing Centers. Brandon discusses what these centers are, and how students can take advantage of them to succeed and become better learners. Click here to subscribe to new episodes! Links Brandon's introduction video for the Writing Center The Learning Center website The Writing Center website List of skills you can develop Schedu...
Design Thinking in Education
May 06, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is a Podcast on Design Thinking in Education. Christopher discusses the definition of Design Thinking. He then goes over the Main Procedures students learn to follow. Then he provides a Project-Based Learning Plan for the students to learn how to use the process to solve their problem. Finally he describes the positive results students gain from learning design thinking and completing a solution. The final discussion is about resources and other options for Design Thinking. ...
Design Thinking in Education (Christopher)
May 06, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is a Podcast on Design Thinking in Education. Christopher discusses the definition of Design Thinking. He then goes over the Main Procedures students learn to follow. Then he provides a Project-Based Learning Plan for the students to learn how to use the process to solve their problem. Finally he describes the positive results students gain from learning design thinking and completing a solution. The final discussion is about resources and other options for Design Thinking. ...
Pros and Cons of Twitter in the Classroom
April 22, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBShannon and Jeanell, both teachers, discuss the pros and cons of using Twitter and other social media platforms in the classroom. Listen as they explore different scenarios and ideas on how to implement social media and technology in their classrooms! Resources Greenhow and Lewin (2016) Social media and education: Reconceptualizing the boundaries of formal and informal learning Tang and Hew (2017) Using Twitter for education: Beneficial or simply a waste of time?