This coming Monday, 10/14 at 4pm in Williams 225, Prof. Cyndy Scheibe from Psychology/Project Look Sharp will be talking in the Interdisciplinary Speaker Series about math and media literacy educational materials developed by Project Look Sharp. We hope to see you there!
Math and Media Literacy: Critical Skills to Navigate Our Complex Quantitative Landscape
When media messages use (or misuse) statistics and other mathematical concepts for purposes of mis/disinformation and manipulative persuasion, how can educators use media literacy approaches - coupled with math skills and knowledge - to teach students how to analyze, evaluate, and question the messages in their heavily mediated world? Join Professor Cyndy Scheibe, Executive Director of Project Look Sharp, for an engaging exploration of math and media literacy.