The South by Southwest Education Conference and Festival (or as it’s known SXSW EDU) is one of the premiere national events focused on innovation in learning. I’ve heard about this legendary gathering for years, but never had the opportunity to attend. My team at KQED has put forward three killer sessions that we want to …
I’m so proud of the work of our video team at KQED Education on this latest “Above the Noise” video: “Is the Internet Making You Meaner?” The answer is a complex one, and they break down the various sides of the argument in a clear and compelling way.
Tomorrow (July 10) at 10am, I’m facilitating a conversation with Teodros Hailye and Masha Pershay, two KQED media producers, in a discussion on misinformation and how media is made. Come join us at bit.ly/misinfowebinar. Part of the KQED online course series on misinformation for educators.
It’s been a busy summer here at KQED. My team at KQED Teach has been working hard to finalize a new collection of online courses for teachers on misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. The four course series covers critical topics that educators should know about in the age of “fake news.” The courses are: Making Media …
I’m so proud of the work of our Above the Noise team at KQED Education on their new video on deepfakes. Such a complicated and potentially scary topic for our civic discourse. They do such a great job breaking down what is a deepfake, what makes it so potentially devastating to our public life, and what …
I knew that working at KQED would make me famous! Here’s where it starts. On Tuesday, a story aired on KQED radio about tips for commuting to work by bicycle, in preparation for “Bike to Work Day” coming up soon. I was quoted a couple of times for my tips on riding a folding bike …
KQED and PBS partner to launch a set of nine micro-credentials for teachers on media literacy skills for the classroom. Teachers who earn eight micro-credentials automatically earn a certificate as a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator. Whether you are a seasoned media educator, or just starting on your journey to incorporate media into your teaching, …