Wonder what it’s like to be a journalist? A children’s author? A writer? Your students have questions—I’ve got answers!
Prep them beforehand and I’ll answer questions on whatever your class is studying or is most interested in. Inspiring and educational.
It’s ideal if your class is familiar with TeachingKidsNews.com and students are prepared to ask questions about journalism, fake news and writing.
This is a great option for schools on a budget!
When you’re in an information bubble you only see one side of things. It’s time to burst our bubbles!
Contact me asap for a chance to have me do a free author presentation in your school!
I had a chance to connect with some awesome Grade 5 students yesterday; we discussed ways to get more creative with their creative writing
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Nov. 29 for a great day focussing on teaching media literacy
Lynn Pickering and I discussed fake news, the importance of journalism and teaching young people how to spot misinformation. Our interview aired on County Grapevine, 99.3 FM in Prince Edward County in November 2024.
An engaging, accessible look at internet algorithms and the importance of bursting your information bubble We are all in information bubbles, whether we realize it
For today’s tech-savvy kids, here’s the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet.
Are you looking for resources to teach kids about critical thinking and fake news? TeachingKidsNews.com by Joyce Grant has an extensive list of great resources you can use for free! For instance, BBC iReporter is a fast-paced online game that teaches kids how reporters must decide whether to post information
For the Record is a free, monthly resource about journalism. Each two-page edition features an interview with a working journalist and looks at a specific job in the field. The series covers investigative journalism, courts reporting, photo journalism, news librarians, editors, comics, editorial cartoons and much more! Produced by the
Joyce Grant’s free website, TeachingKidsNews.com can help your students broaden their knowledge about journalism and critical thinking. It is a great, free resource for teachers, parents and kids. Each kid-friendly news article is pulled from the headlines. Great for shared reading, individual study or group work. Every article is written
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