Empowering Media Literacy Through Games

Explore how innovative game-based learning tools foster media literacy and civic engagement. Join experts from Filament Games, iCivics, the Wilson Center, and iThrive Games as they discuss cutting-edge games like NewsFeed Defenders, Infosphere Invaders, and more. Discover how these games empower students to navigate media landscapes, recognize disinformation, and develop critical thinking skills. Learn about the design process, implementation strategies, and measurable impacts of these games on students' media literacy and civic participation.

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Jennifer Javornik

Filament Games

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Elizabeth Newbury

The Wilson Center

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Susan Rivers

The History Co:Lab

About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Focus Area: K-12 Education