Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills

Mar 26 2025 98 ep. 17 mins 9
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Podcast for the Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills course at Adelphi University's Educational Technology program.

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Discerning Truth in the AI Era (Michelle and Ryan)

Mar 26 2025 20 mins  
In this episode, Ryan and Michelle dive into the critical topic of disinformation, explaining its distinction from misinformation. They explore the historical context of disinformation, its modern amplification through technology like generative AI and DeepFakes, and the real-world impacts these technologies have already had. The discussion highlights the complexities of identifyin

Misinformation: Are You Sure That's What They Meant? (Cassidy, Evelyn, and Isaak)

Mar 12 2025 25 mins  
Hop into the echo chamber of misinformation-information with Cassidy, Evelyn, and Isaak to learn about some common examples of bias controlling our interpretations of events. Whether in media, the news, or just everyday occurrences, your personal world view can shape how you understand something that seemingly has a definite meaning. In this episode, Cassidy, Evelyn, and Isaak disc

Exploring the World of Content Reuse (Bevin, Givana, and Luke)

Feb 26 2025 14 mins  
In this episode, Bevin, Givana, and Luke discuss the concept of remixes in pop culture and media, inspired by Kirby Ferguson's YouTube video 'Everything is a Remix.' They explore how social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube borrow features from each other, and how this concept extends to music, art, and television. They also delve into the implications of remixing

Virtual Communities: I See Your Value Now (Emily and Ryan)

Nov 07 2024 25 mins  
Ryan and Emily introduce the world of virtual communities that span the vast range of social media and networking platforms that so many of us frequent every day. They talk about what exactly is a virtual community, what are they all about, what helps them function, and how they have impacts that go beyond the screen. Emily and Ryan also share some personal experiences they have wi

Feed Evolution: The Journey from Social Media to AI-Powered Platforms (Alyssa, Jasmine, and Nicole)

Oct 30 2024 19 mins  
In this podcast episode on digital literacy, hosts Nicole, Jasmine, and Alyssa discuss about how social media has changed over the years, from Myspace to today’s AI-powered platforms. They explain how social media moved from a place to connect with friends to a main source of news, where algorithms push popular content even if it’s misleading. The hosts share personal stories t

Disinformation and Dysfunction: What Makes It a Lie (Highlights)

Oct 20 2024 1 mins  
This is a recap of the last episode, Disinformation and Dysfunction: What Makes It a Lie, hosted by Liberty and Lina.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Disinformation and Dysfunction: What Makes It a Lie (Liberty and Lina)

Oct 16 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, Liberty and Lina as they explore the intricate world of disinformation, highlighting its impact during the 2020 US election and the role of social media in spreading falsehoods. They discuss the importance of media literacy, cybersecurity education in schools, and the collective responsibility of parents, students, and companies. The conversation also tackles the p

Media, Monsters, and Misinformation (Highlights)

Oct 13 2024 1 mins  
This is a recap of the last episode, Media, Monsters, and Misinformation, hosted by Cassondra and Dani.Click here to view the episode transcript.

Media, Monsters, and Misinformation (Cassondra and Dani)

Oct 09 2024 15 mins  
In this podcast episode on digital literacy, hosts Dani and Cassondra discuss the concepts of misinformation and disinformation. They explain the difference between the two, emphasizing that misinformation is false information shared unintentionally, while disinformation is deliberately false. The discussion includes how the human brain processes information via selective perceptio

The Power of Remix: Transforming Education and Media (Highlights)

Sep 29 2024 2 mins  
This is a recap of the last episode, The Power of Remix: Transforming Education and Media, hosted by Adriana, Divya, and Kat.Click here to view the episode transcript.