COLLEGE PARK, MD –The College Park Scholars Media, Self and Society program is excited to announce the launch of a new media literacy display in the Cambridge Community Center (CCC).
This display, supported by a grant from The Do Good Institute, features original content created by students in the Media Scholars program. The videos, photo essays, and infographics in the display will be updated regularly and viewed by hundreds of students who attend classes and study in the CCC every day. These pieces cover topics such as fact-checking, the role of journalism in a democracy, understanding media representations, and practical tips on how to make media work for you.
Alison Burns, Director of Media Scholars, says helping students develop strong media literacy skills is essential for navigating the world. "The students in our program have created high-quality videos, photo essays, and infographics that we hope will help other people make sense of how media impacts their lives," said Burns. "Some of the videos in the showcase are also really fun, including features about life in College Park."
The display will be managed by Media Scholars sophomore Faye Tennis and also incorporates content from the College of Journalism.