Solid article by Alan November "We are in a mission-critical state of losing our democracy unless we broaden our definition of what it means to be literate today. As with reading print, web and media literacy needs to be embedded across the curriculum and within the design of assignments across all grades and subjects. Students need practice, practice, practice."

danah was apparently on a roll today, here's another great article "The United States can only function as a healthy democracy if we find a healthy way to diversify our social connections, if we find a way to weave together a strong social fabric that bridges ties across difference."

Some fascinating thoughts about media literacy in this era of fake news from one of my to go resources (danah boyd) for social media info for parents & teens. "Media literacy asks people to raise questions and be wary of information that they're receiving. People are. Unfortunately, that's exactly why we're talking past one another."

Want to learn from students what they want out of tech in school and beyond - check out this free, online conference on January 31. I'm thinking of live streaming in the CS lab during that day as well.

Some challenging words (as per usual) from Gary Stager in the latest issue of Independent Schools.

Connect with & learn from educators & students around the world in this free conference that runs around the clock from November 17 thru 22. You can jump in any session at any time. You will need Blackboard collaborate to connect with sessions. Let me know if you have any questions.