Ryan and Emily introduce the world of virtual communities that span the vast range of social media and networking platforms that so many of us frequent every day. They talk about what exactly is a virtual community, what are they all about, what helps them function, and how they have impacts that go beyond the screen. Emily and Ryan also share some…

In this podcast episode on digital literacy, hosts Nicole, Jasmine, and Alyssa discuss about how social media has changed over the years, from Myspace to today’s AI-powered platforms. They explain how social media moved from a place to connect with friends to a main source of news, where algorithms push popular content even if it’s misleading. The …

This is a recap of the last episode, Disinformation and Dysfunction: What Makes It a Lie, hosted by Liberty and Lina. Click here to view the episode transcript.Af EdTech @ AdelphiU

In this episode, Liberty and Lina as they explore the intricate world of disinformation, highlighting its impact during the 2020 US election and the role of social media in spreading falsehoods. They discuss the importance of media literacy, cybersecurity education in schools, and the collective responsibility of parents, students, and companies. T…

This is a recap of the last episode, Media, Monsters, and Misinformation, hosted by Cassondra and Dani. Click here to view the episode transcript.Af EdTech @ AdelphiU

In this podcast episode on digital literacy, hosts Dani and Cassondra discuss the concepts of misinformation and disinformation. They explain the difference between the two, emphasizing that misinformation is false information shared unintentionally, while disinformation is deliberately false. The discussion includes how the human brain processes i…

This is a recap of the last episode, The Power of Remix: Transforming Education and Media, hosted by Adriana, Divya, and Kat. Click here to view the episode transcript.Af EdTech @ AdelphiU

In this episode of the Remix Podcast, hosts Divya, Adriana, and Kat explore the concept of remixing in education and media. They discuss how remixing original content can create fresh, engaging, and effective learning experiences. The conversation touches on the importance of adapting to technological advances, the impact of social constructivism a…

This is a recap of the last episode, Multimedia as a New Educational Buzzword, hosted by April and Courtney. Click here to view the episode transcript.Af EdTech @ AdelphiU

In this episode, April and Courtney talk about what Multimedia Learning is and how they can use it in their classrooms. April is a digital media arts teacher and Courtney is a math teacher. Throughout the podcast, they were able to compare and contrast the way they use and plan on using multimedia in their classrooms, mentioning different education…

This is a recap of the last episode, Teaching like Plato, hosted by Ms. D. Click here to view the episode transcript.Af EdTech @ AdelphiU

In this exciting episode of Teaching Like Plato, Ms.D explores the innovative teaching methods that can be applied to the math curriculum, explicitly focusing on imagery and visual literacy and how they can enhance learning. She discusses the interconnectedness of mathematics and art, explaining how visual aids such as diagrams, memes, and student-…

Take a look at connected communities with your hosts, Cat and Shannen, on this week’s episode. Explore connected learning and its role in the classroom, virtual communities and their benefits, and each of the hosts’ own experiences with both. With examples ranging from K-Pop fans on Twitter to decision-making in crafting, you will not want to miss …

Adelphi University students, Jada and Cassie speak about the positives and negatives of different platforms of social media in the lives of its users. This discussion addresses the argument of social media’s potential to be an addiction versus a distraction and the impact it has on students’ lives inside and outside of the classroom. What can teach…

Step into the realm of digital deception with Nada and Nick in today's riveting episode. Delve deep into the intricate maze of disinformation and its effect on our perceptions. From the political landscape to the COVID-19 pandemic, no topic is off-limits as they unravel the role of social media in perpetuating falsehoods. Make sure to tune in as th…

Join two podcast hosts of questionable sanity as they dive into the world of misinformation this week on the Rose and Zach Power Hour. Marvel as they debate the beauty and pitfalls of the fake news world across the media landscape, including on social media, cable news, and the podcasting world (Podcastception!), with data provided by the Pew Resea…

Sabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo delve into thought-provoking discussions on remixes as both art and educational tools. Drawing from Ferguson’s video and Knobel and Lankshear’s work, they tackle the multifaceted role of remixing in education. Discover insights into utilizing remixing as a teaching tool and empowering students through creative expr…

In this episode, Michael and Matthew sit down and have a conversation about Multimedia. They looked at what multimedia consists of and how it can be utilized in different classroom settings to address individual students' learning needs. They also talked about how multimedia can be seen or used in everyday life, and gave their predictions on its ex…

In this podcast, Jillian, Justin, and Giovanni discuss what digital literacy is, Virtual Communities, and the importance of teaching safety when it comes to kids and technology. References Mallon, M. (2020, September 3). Megan Mallon. Leading Lines. https://leadinglinespod.com/episodes/episode-71megan-mallon/ Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérre…

In this week's episode, Kyle and Ashley dive into a discussion on disinformation. What is it and how is it different than misinformation? Do the words “fake news” and “voter fraud” ring a bell? How is it spread and by whom? Your favorite social media influencer may be an offender. And what can we do about it? Kyle and Ashley examine the 2016 and 20…

On this episode of The Misinformation Station, hosts Joshua, Luca, and Victoria discuss the topic of Misinformation and how it relates to echo chambers, filter bubbles, and confirmation bias. They speak on events such as PizzaGate, Nationwide Emergency Alert, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The group questions the extent of the effects of misinformation…

Sareem and Caroline discuss remixing and how it affects and influences modern arts, music, movies, and gaming. They discuss their own experiences with remixing to develop their artistic style and the development of AI generated images and technologies while considering the risks of AI in our society and how it can affect the development of young ar…

This week, your hosts go into what multimedia is and how it can help benefit the classroom. They look into its many principles and some tips and tricks on how to master this beneficial topic. They go into more detail on the science behind it and how sometimes, this teaching method could actually hurt students instead of help. But have no fear! Your…

Join Gaby and Liv as they explore the dynamic fusion of digital literacy and visual storytelling. They dive into the power of images, dissect digital art, and unravel the responsibilities of digital citizenship, speaking on their own experiences both as students and future educators. Discover how images enhance education and learn valuable resource…

For this week's podcast, Tonianne, Kayla, and Samantha discuss the importance of connected learning and the strides made in today's educational climate! They refer to the levels of connected learning between relationships, diversity, and personal experiences. "The Connected Learning Research Network" focuses on the importance of the classroom and t…

In this bonus podcast, Lauren, Brianna and Michelle dive into social media and education. They focus on the positives and negatives of Twitter and its use in the classroom referencing both the Tang and Hew article and the Twittering About Learning article. Referring to the Megan Mallon podcast, they talk about why digital literacy and digital citiz…

On this week’s podcast Victoria, Metin, and Stephanie explore the positives and negatives of using social media in the classroom, as well as the impact it has had on art education. While social media continues to evolve and shape the lives of students, educators have started to incorporate it into their lessons as a way to make learning relevant an…

Have you ever felt your phone vibrate but there were no notifications? Has someone ever told you that you are addicted to social media? In this week’s podcast, Lauren, Brianna, and Michelle dive into addiction and its relation to social media. They start off diving a little bit into their own social media usage. They then reference Boyd’s article a…

Have you ever been a victim of fake news? This week’s episode focuses on the topic of disinformation on the internet. The J-Birds (Jazmyn, John, and Joe,) dig deep into different producers of disinformation, their motives behind creating such content and then address ways to combat the spread of disinformation from the classroom to your daily life.…

Alexandra, Noelle and Jen discuss the phenomenon of selective perception and how it causes social media users to not only believe faulty information but to also spread it. Using this week’s readings by Spies as a springboard, as well as the video on Selective Perception and a blog post by Harvard's Program on Negotiation, the trio explores the diff…

When thinking about the word “remix” what comes to mind? For Samantha and Janine, they first focused on songs but explored books, writings, images and movies as all remixes. Looking at Ferguson Everything is a remix video online, James remix practice article, as well as “Is originality dead?” podcast from the art of education university online. Usi…

In today’s episode with Amanda and Sam, they discuss the importance of Connected Learning and how it will relate to educators and their classrooms. While they are both physical education teachers, stay tuned while they discuss different ways Connected Learning can be used to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Ever hear of the “4C’s” or “learning sty…

In this week's podcast, Brynn and Samantha talk about using social media in the classroom. Together they address concerns people have about social media in the classroom, talk about their own experiences with social media and school, ways to use social media in the classroom, online safety, cyberbullying, including the parents, and using social med…

Is society’s collective engagement with social media considered addictive? Tech critics say yes, but addiction researchers hesitate to agree. In this episode, Gabby and Christina delve deeply into social media usage. As they analyze the evolution of Big Tech companies and how social media is impacting the highly malleable teenage generation, Christ…

In this episode, Ian and Jiewen will touch base on the topic of disinformation. They will first talk about what disinformation is and how it is different from misinformation. As they delve deeper into this topic, they draw on the reading: Producers of Disinformation - Version 1.2 (Spies, 2020) to talk about how disinformation affects us when it com…

This podcast, titled K(no)w Truth, is a brief introduction to how misinformation spreads and its potential impacts on society. It looks at some of the research that social scientists have been compiling to decide how or if misinformation is affecting society. References Seitz, A. and Fingerhut, H. (2021, October 8) Americans agree misinformation is…

In this episode, Michael and Yanru begin by defining multimedia and what it means to use the multimedia principle in a learning environment. They speak on ways they've used multimedia in courses both as students and as instructors. They also bring up a reading from another class–Technology and Instructional Design–the Fish Story used in Donovan and…

In this week’s podcast, Carissa and Maria will be taking a closer look at imagery and visual literacy. They will examine what exactly visual literacy is, how to make content visually appealing, how to incorporate imagery into a classroom, and most importantly, why it’s important to incorporate in a classroom (especially in this new age of social me…

Connected learning has become a trend. When students connect with the world with the support of families, mentors, and friends, their interests become more than interests but passions and even the starting point for their careers. In this episode, Natalie and Grace will share their connected learning experience. This podcast is not only a reflectio…

In this episode, Graziela, Kuan, and Grace deep dived into the discussion of social media use in education and shared their social media experiences in teaching and learning. How do you feel when you receive notifications from classmates, teachers, and students on social media (whether on Twitter or Facebook)? Besides, this episode discusses how so…

On this bonus episode, Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their privacy on social and how their views on privacy differs from that of adults, especially their parents. Making references to danah boyd's article "It's complicated," Gaynel discusses how teenagers view their online present and their privacy. Teenagers believe that not because you have…

On this week’s episode, Matt, Dianna and Brooke discuss the dangers and drawbacks of the world’s fixation with social media, and the possible damage it may do to their students at various grade levels. Reflecting on danah boyd’s “It’s Complicated”, and Jason Feifer’s “What Will We Fear Next?” podcast, along with current government practices in Chin…

In this episode, John, Victoria, and Natalie discuss misinformation and disinformation in the digital media. The trio dived into how misinformation has become relevant on social media over the course of the past 5 years. They also discussed how misinformation has made its way into the world of politics and how ideological echo chambers and filter b…

On this week's podcast, Simon Swist and Jade Tabor primarily discuss the work of Ito et al. (2020), which focuses on "connected learning," a seemingly more holistic approach to education that incorporates socio-cultural contexts, multiple literacies, and technology into curricula. With additional references to Soule and Warrick (2015), as well as K…

This week's episode of the digital literacy podcast is on Social Media and Education. Samantha, Cheyenne, and Marshaun explore how social media can be used as an assessment tool, our experience with the Twitterverse in relation to this week's readings, and how social media can relate to connected learning. During the episode we try to understand th…

References Bulger and Davison (2018) The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy Manjoo (2011) True enough Spies (2020) Producers of disinformationAf EdTech @ AdelphiU

References Axis of Awesome - Four Chord Song: Popular comedic take on a "mashup" Ferguson (2015) Everything is a remix James (2016) Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practice Knobel and Lankshear (2008) The art and craft of endless hybridization Madeon - Pop Culture: Producer who famously sampled 39 different songs to not only cr…

References Apkon (2013) All the world’s a screen (Excerpt from The age of the image) Burnham and Elliot (2011) Teaching in the art museum: Interpretation as experience Cordell (2015) Using images to teach critical thinking skills Duncum (2015) A journey toward an art education for wired youth Music: “Earning Happiness” by John Bartman. From the Fre…

Bonus episode from The Conversation. Our guest this week is Brandon Dove, the Coordinator of Virtual Campus and Online Services at the Learning and Writing Centers. Brandon discusses what these centers are, and how students can take advantage of them to succeed and become better learners. Click here to subscribe to new episodes! Links Brandon's int…

This is a Podcast on Design Thinking in Education. Christopher discusses the definition of Design Thinking. He then goes over the Main Procedures students learn to follow. Then he provides a Project-Based Learning Plan for the students to learn how to use the process to solve their problem. Finally he describes the positive results students gain fr…