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Overview: This resource bank was developed by committees created through CRS 22-2-145 (media literacy) and CRS 22-2-127.8 (Social media impacts on mental health education literacy). Committees identified resources for K-12 educators, parents/families/trusted adults, community members, and youth to support teaching media literacy, the impacts of social media and the healthy use of social media. Resources include professional development opportunities, instructional strategies, research based scholarly articles, and promising program materials. Topics include: Information literacy, digital citizenship, impacts of social media on mental and physical health, internet safety, cybersecurity, and cyberbullying,
Questions? If you have questions or suggestions for a great free resource, please email Jamie Hurley, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us.
AAP: The Good and Bad of Social Media: What Research Tells Us
A list (including downloadable PDF) of the benefits of social media and the potential risks of social media. This list is a great way to highlight both for students and parents.
Type of Resource:
- Article (General Audience)
- Teacher Resource
Topic:
- Media Literacy
- Mental Health
- Social Media
Audience:
- Parent/Families/Trusted Adult
- Teacher and Student
- Community Member
Discipline:
- Health Education
- Language Arts
Language:
Grade:
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