Algorithm therapy
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by this hectic news week? While you scroll, remember that your algorithm is shaping what you see (and don’t see). But what are algorithms, really? How do they inform our experiences online? Meet Algo! The usually helpful, mega powerful… kiiiiinnnnda creepy character at the center of our revamped Checkology lesson: "Introduction to Algorithms," available for free starting Aug. 1!
Educators! Checkology is an engaging and free e-learning platform with video lessons on important news literacy topics, all led by subject matter experts. "Introduction to Algorithms" is a great lesson for middle and high school students about the role algorithms play in our everyday lives AND there’s a chapter on generative AI! #Algorithms #NewsLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #Teachers #BackToSchool #Librarian