CDE

Overview: Equipping the youth of Colorado with the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the information, claims, and sources presented to them through traditional and digital media will empower them to make more informed decisions. The basis for this resource bank was developed by a committee created through HB 21-1103 (PDF) which will include classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, instructional tools for teaching media literacy, and student & parent resources. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource, please email Stephanie Hartman.

Note: If you are unable to access any portion of this resource bank, please contact Stephanie Hartman, 720-498-2084.

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Questions? Please contact Stephanie Hartman with any questions. View the Media Literacy Resource Bank landing page for more information.

American Pshycological Association: Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence

This health advisory published by the American Psychological Association explores the potential benefits and harms of social media use on adolescents' development in social, educational, psychological, and neurological domains. Recommendations provided are based on current scientific evidence and consider the complex interactions between adolescents' online and offline lives, individual characteristics, and social contexts.