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Media Literacy Resource Bank

Overview: This resource bank was developed by committees created through CRS 22-2-145 (media literacy) and CRS 22-2-127.8 (Social media impacts on mental health education literacy). Committees identified resources for K-12 educators, parents/families/trusted adults, community members, and youth to support teaching media literacy, the impacts of social media and the healthy use of social media. Resources include professional development opportunities, instructional strategies, research based scholarly articles, and promising program materials. Topics include: Information literacy, digital citizenship, impacts of social media on mental and physical health, internet safety, cybersecurity, and cyberbullying,

Questions? If you have questions or suggestions for a great free resource, please email Jamie Hurley, hurley_j@cde.state.co.us.


Without It, I Wouldn't Be Here Today: LGBTQ+ Young People's Experiences in Online Spaces

Online spaces offer LGBTQ+ young people opportunities to explore identities, find support, and connect with peers, but also expose them to bullying and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. A study by Hopelab and Born This Way Foundation involving over 1,200 LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. emphasizes the importance of understanding this duality. The findings suggest that partnerships between young people and trusted adults can foster kinder, braver environments, improving well-being and reducing depression among LGBTQ+ youth.

 


Type of Resource:

  • Article (General Audience)

Topic:

  • Mental Health
  • Social Media

Audience:

  • Teacher

Grade:

Free Resource!

Free


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