Media Literacy

Recognizing that freedom of speech is a fundamental right that must not be infringed, and that a functioning democracy depends on the public’s ability to understand context and think critically, the resource bank prioritizes content that empowers youth to identify misinformation, make informed decisions, and to examine their relationship with social media. 

The Media Literacy Resource Bank consists of existing research-based scholarly articles, evidence-based and promising program materials, and curricula pertaining to the mental and physical health impacts of social media use, internet safety, and cybersecurity. In addition to these topics, the resource bank includes materials that support the development of critical thinking skills necessary for analyzing information, evaluating claims, and assessing the credibility of sources across traditional, digital, and social media platforms.

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 and the impacts of social media use.  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, 

Suggest a Resource

If you have questions or suggestions for a great free resource, please email Jamie Hurley, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us.