by Quinlyn Shaughnessy | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, Mediactive
Day: <span>March 3, 2021</span> It can be easy to assume that the only real creators on the internet are those who publish articles, make YouTube videos or run websites. But in reality, we are all media creators if we have so much as posted a picture on...
by Quinlyn Shaughnessy | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog, Mediactive
Quinlyn Shaughnessy How do you choose what news story to read or Instagram post to share? Most of us consume and share media that grabs our attention without vetting it much. But a better approach is to shift your mindset about how you choose what media to read,...
by Quinlyn Shaughnessy | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Mediactive
Dan Gillmor The second session of the News Co/Lab’s media literacy course kicks off Sept. 13. Unsure if the free, three-week course is for you? The News Co/Lab team answers your questions about technology, time commitment, grading and more in this FAQ. Learn more...
by Quinlyn Shaughnessy | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
Blog You’ll probably write a blog post at some point, whether that be for school, work or fun. Blogs usually straddle the line between academic and personal narrative writing, incorporating elements from each. This is what makes them both simple and challenging,...
by Quinlyn Shaughnessy | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog, Mediactive
Day: August 18, 2020 This is the second installment of Quinlyn’s intergenerational interviews with her family about Mediactive and media literacy. This week, we’re talking to my mom, Lisa. She was born at the tail end of the Baby Boomers, so she often feels caught...
