Media Literacy
Building A Healthy News Diet
This session is designed with educators in mind, but we believe it will be helpful for anyone who wants to sharpen their media literacy skills.
At Mo News, we believe media literacy is one of the most important skills of our time—especially in an era where students (and, let’s be honest, many adults) get most of their news from social media and online sources. But knowing how to separate fact from fiction, reporting from rhetoric, is easier said than done.
This workshop helps educators confidently teach media literacy while also being useful for anyone who wants to become a more informed, thoughtful news consumer. We break down how to build a healthy news diet—using real-world examples straight from today’s headlines and social media.
Topics include:
✅ The history and evolution of the news industry
✅ The role of a journalist
✅ What makes something "news"?
✅ Recognizing bias (in reporting and in yourself!)
✅ Misinformation vs. disinformation (yes, there’s a difference)
✅ How social media and AI are shaping the news we see
✅ How to evaluate the credibility of what’s in your feed
Watch a recording on the live Zoom workshop below.
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📖 Free Mini-Lesson: Understanding Media Bias
As a thank you for being part of the Mo News community, we’re excited to share this free mini-lesson on Media Bias. Whether you're a teacher, a homeschool parent, or just looking for a great way to spark discussion at the dinner table, this lesson is designed to help learners of all ages think critically about the news they consume.
Lesson Overview
Who it's for: Designed with junior high and high school students in mind, but easily adaptable for all ages
How it works: Discussion-based with built-in guided practice and partner/small group activities
Learning goal: Students will be able to define and describe media bias
Standards alignment: Covers critical thinking, informational text, propaganda, and persuasion, with the strongest connections to English Language Arts and Social Studies
Time needed: 20–25 minutes
What you’ll need: A way to display the slides—no additional student materials required
This mini-lesson is based off of Mo News' "Building a Healthy News Diet" presentation by Mosheh Oinounou.
Interested in having a member of the Mo News team come and speak at your school or to your students?
