Much of the media landscape is often polarized, and the need for robust news literacy education has never been more pressing. As the lines between fact and fiction blur, the role of educators in equipping students with critical thinking skills is paramount.

Ad Fontes Media is proud to announce an upcoming webinar series, “Teaching News Literacy in the Era of Hyper-Polarized Media.” This three-part webinar will spotlight the use of the Media Bias Chart as a central tool in teaching news literacy.

Webinar dates are:

• Session 1: November 9, 7-8:30 pm EST
• Session 2: November 14, 7-8:30 pm EST
• Session 3: November 16, 7-8:30 pm EST

Additionally, the unveiling of a suite of new educational products, including an Instructor Resource Manual and comprehensive Lesson Plans, will enhance the way educators approach media literacy in the classroom.

The free webinar will feature key takeaways:

1. Navigating the News Landscape: Learn how to guide students through the complex terrain of hyper-polarized media by utilizing the Media Bias Chart as a dynamic teaching aid.
2. Building Critical Thinking Skills: Discover effective strategies for fostering critical thinking and media literacy, enabling students to distinguish between reliable journalism and biased information.
3. Tailored Educational Resources: Explore the newly released Instructor Resource Manual and adaptable Lesson Plans designed to meet the diverse needs of educators teaching news literacy at various levels.
4. Promoting Balanced Discourse: Understand the significance of promoting balanced discourse and reliable information consumption, fostering an environment conducive to constructive dialogue and informed decision-making.
5. Empowering the Next Generation: Gain insights into how the integration of these resources can empower the next generation to be discerning, responsible consumers of information in an increasingly polarized media landscape.

We invite educators, school administrators, and all those passionate about nurturing critical thinking in the next generation to join us. Secure your spot today by registering using the links below and be part of this essential training on teaching news literacy in the era of hyper-polarized media. 

Register for

• Session 1: November 9, 7-8:30 pm EST
• Session 2: November 14, 7-8:30 pm EST
• Session 3: November 16, 7-8:30 pm EST

A certificate of 4.5 hours completion may be requested to be used for continuing education credits. Sessions will be recorded for those who are registered but unable to attend live.

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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.