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Why We Like Adam Ruining Stuff

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TruTV describes “In Adam Ruins Everything host and investigative comedian Adam Conover embarks on a comically inventive yet unrelentingly serious quest to reveal the hidden truths behind everything you know and love. Tackling topics ranging from the workplace and voting to forensic science and security, he gives you not just fun facts to share with your friends, but information that will make you see the world in a whole new way. If knowledge is power, then Adam Conover will have you laughing all the way to the top.” “Adam Ruins Hollywood” is particularly salient to watch during the award shows season (November through March). Other episodes that tap directly into the #fakenews conversation are “Adam Ruins the Internet” and “Adam Ruins Conspiracy Theories.” We also recommend “Adam Ruins Immigration” as it taps into current (misunderstood) political controversies.Why Do We Love Adam? (Hint: He Cites His Sources) Not only does he cite his sources in each episode, but there is an entire website devoted to source documentation for each episode. We love you, Adam.

Critical Media Health Literacy

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Just when I think cultivating healthy kids and healthy schools is too much of an uphill battle, I am inspired by young people (and the…

Social Media Revolution 3.0

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Erik Qualman (author of Socialnomics) recently updated his highly popular “Social Media Revolution” video. Digital knuckle bump to him as you watch this data-saturated and…

Technotopian View of Schooling

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I have to give Microsoft credit—their billions of dollars and high technology do make for interesting possibilities for schooling professionally and pedagogically for teachers—in addition…

Heed the Beckon-Ning Call

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The eighth annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference, was held at the University of Connecticut on March 26, 2010. Keynote speakers were Dr. Susan Linn, author, and…

NAMLE 2009 Conference Recap

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The National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Conference was held August 1-4, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. It was chock full of scholars and practitioners exploring the…