Most of us will agree that the ability to navigate the vast sea of content with discernment and critical thinking has never been more vital. Educators have an enormous responsibility to equip students with the skills necessary to be informed, responsible consumers of information. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest educational offering: Ad Fontes Media’s Advanced Lesson Plans with the Interactive Media Bias Chart® (IMBC).

At Ad Fontes Media, we are committed to empowering both educators and students with the knowledge and tools they need to decipher the complexities of media bias, ethics in journalism, and their own media consumption habits. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of our third set of lesson plans, the Advanced Lesson Plans.

All of our lesson plans represent the culmination of our expertise in media literacy education. They are meticulously designed to deepen students’ understanding of media bias, provoke critical thinking about ethical journalism, and challenge students to reflect on their own media consumption patterns. By incorporating these lesson plans into their existing curriculum, educators will guide their students toward becoming more informed, responsible, and media-savvy individuals.

If you’re an educator, you’re probably wondering, why should you choose lesson plans from Ad Fontes Media for your classroom? There are several reasons why. First, we are media literacy experts and our lesson plans reflect our deep understanding of the subject. Our team has painstakingly curated these resources to ensure they are not only informative but also engaging and effective. Also, our lesson plans are designed to align with educational standards, making them easy to incorporate into your existing curriculum. Check out our Instructor Resource Manual here.

It’s easy to see how these lesson plans benefit teachers. What about the students? Well, we thought about them every step of the way. Students already enjoy actively exploring and interacting with the Media Bias Chart on their computers, but now they can also explore the Media Bias Chart on the go! With the Media Bias Chart App, students can access the chart from various devices, making it convenient for both in-class and remote learning. The app allows students to navigate online news sources anywhere at any time. 

By incorporating Ad Fontes Media’s Advanced Lesson Plans into your classroom, students will develop critical thinking skills, allowing them to discern credible sources from biased or misleading ones. They will gain insights into the importance of ethical journalism, fostering an understanding of the media’s role in society. These lesson plans will challenge students to reflect on their own media consumption habits, while helping them become more digitally literate and better prepared to navigate the online world. 

Whether you’re a teacher looking to deepen your students’ media literacy, or an administrator seeking to enhance your school’s educational offerings, or a parent wanting to ensure your child gets a quality digital literacy education, these lesson plans are a valuable resource.

We invite educators to explore our Campus Pro subscription, providing access to a wealth of media literacy resources. Alternatively, if you’d like to see our Advanced Lesson Plans in action, don’t hesitate to request a free demonstration. Also, download the Media Bias Chart app today from the App Store or get it on Google Play and give it a try. Join us in shaping a more media-savvy and informed generation. Together, we can unlock the power of media literacy education.

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Jennifer Arvin Furlong, Director of Communication & Analyst Manager, is a business owner, author, podcaster, and TEDx speaker/coach. She has 30 years of experience in the communication industry, 18 of them teaching in higher education. Jen is the President of Media Literacy Now, a Marine Corps veteran, and a first-generation college graduate with a B.A. and M.A. in Communication.