Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills EdTech @ AdelphiU

Take a look at connected communities with your hosts, Cat and Shannen, on this week’s episode. Explore connected learning and its role in the classroom, virtual communities and their benefits, and each of the hosts’ own experiences with both. With examples ranging from K-Pop fans on Twitter to decision-making in crafting, you will not want to miss this one!
References
Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Gutiérrez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., Michalchik, V., Penuel, W., Peppler, K., Pinkard, N., Rhodes, J., Tekinbaş, K. S., Schor, J., Sefton-Green, J., & Watkins, C.S. 2020. The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a Decade of Engaged Scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.
Lee, L., & Ocepek, M. G. (2023, January 3). From virtual to physical: An exploratory study on how online social networks and communities influence decision-making in Everyday Crafting. Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/102907
Malik, Z., & Haidar, S. (2020). Online community development through social interaction — K-Pop stan twitter as a community of practice. Interactive Learning Environments, 31, 733 - 751.
Sibbald, S. L., Burnet, M. L., Callery, B., & Mitchell, J. I. (2022a, September 1). Building a virtual community of practice: Experience from the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement’s Policy Circle - Health Research Policy and Systems. BioMed Central. https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12961-022-00897-0#Sec25
Stixrud, W. R., & Johnson, N. (2019). The self-driven child: The science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives. Penguin Books.

Adelphi University students, Jada and Cassie speak about the positives and negatives of different platforms of social media in the lives of its users. This discussion addresses the argument of social media’s potential to be an addiction versus a distraction and the impact it has on students’ lives inside and outside of the classroom. What can teachers do to help in strengthening their students’ knowledge of social media? How can parents assist their children in navigating social media in a safe and responsible way? What can we do to be sensible users? These questions, and more, are discussed in this week’s episode ‘Social Media Users’ Status: Feeling Conflicted.’
References
Gottfried, J. (2024, January 31). Americans’ social media use. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/
Orlowski, J. (Director). (2020). The Social Dilemma [Movie]. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81254224
Shearer, E. (2023, April 18). Podcasts as a source of news and information. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2023/04/18/podcasts-as-a-source-of-news-and-information/ 
The Knowledge Project Podcast. (2021, February 16). How to get more done and avoid distractions: Nir Eyal. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1wW9Ouw4dCo?si=d0jlspI_c1J-y7l7
Ünlüsoy, A., Leander, K. M., & de Haan, M. (2022). Rethinking sociocultural notions of learning in the digital era: Understanding the affordances of networked platforms. E-Learning and Digital Media, 19(1), 78–92. https://doi.org/10.1177/20427530211032302

Step into the realm of digital deception with Nada and Nick in today's riveting episode. Delve deep into the intricate maze of disinformation and its effect on our perceptions. From the political landscape to the COVID-19 pandemic, no topic is off-limits as they unravel the role of social media in perpetuating falsehoods. Make sure to tune in as this podcast is not to be missed!
References
Bulger, M., & Davison, P. (2018). The promises, challenges, and futures of media literacy. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 10(1), 1-21.
Pereira, P. S., Silveira, A. D. S., & Pereira, A. (2020). Disinformation and conspiracy theories in the age of COVID-19. Frontiers in Sociology, 5, 560681. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2020.560681
Shu, K., Bhattacharjee, A., Alatawi, F., Nazer, T. H., Ding, K., Karami, M., & Liu, H. (2020). Combating disinformation in a social media age. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 10(6),  https://doi.org/10.1002/widm.1385
Spies, S. (2020, January 22). Producers of Disinformation. MediaWell Research Review. https://mediawell.ssrc.org/research-reviews/producers-of-disinformation/

Join two podcast hosts of questionable sanity as they dive into the world of misinformation this week on the Rose and Zach Power Hour. Marvel as they debate the beauty and pitfalls of the fake news world across the media landscape, including on social media, cable news, and the podcasting world (Podcastception!), with data provided by the Pew Research Center.
References
Shearer, E. (2021, January 12). More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/01/12/more-than-eight-in-ten-americans-get-news-from-digital-devices/ 

Sabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo delve into thought-provoking discussions on remixes as both art and educational tools. Drawing from Ferguson’s video and Knobel and Lankshear’s work, they tackle the multifaceted role of remixing in education. Discover insights into utilizing remixing as a teaching tool and empowering students through creative expression. Tune in to unlock the potential of remixes in fostering originality and enriching the learning experience.
References
Ferguson, K. (2023, March 21). Everything is a remix (Complete updated 2023 edition). [Video]. https://youtu.be/X9RYuvPCQUA?si=A0A_oAFpnes62vlS
James, K. (2015). Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practices. In P. Schmidt & A. Lazar (Eds.), Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism: A tribute to Peter Mosenthal (2nd ed., pp. 125–150). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Knobel, M., & Lankshear, C. (2008). Remix: The art and craft of Endless Hybridization. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52(1), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.1598/jaal.52.1.3
Manioudaki, A. (2023). Vincent van Gogh copying other artists. Daily Art Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2024, from https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/van-gogh-copy/

In this episode, Michael and Matthew sit down and have a conversation about Multimedia. They looked at what multimedia consists of and how it can be utilized in different classroom settings to address individual students' learning needs. They also talked about how multimedia can be seen or used in everyday life, and gave their predictions on its exciting future.
References
Bagley, D. (2023, October 30). The power of interactive notebooks. Studies Weekly. https://www.studiesweekly.com/the-power-of-interactive-notebooks/
Center for Teaching & Learning. (n.d.). Explore multimedia & flipping the classroom. Digital Learning & Innovation. https://www.bu.edu/dli/what-we-do/teach-with-technology/explore-multimedia-flipping-the-classroom/
Noobzmedia. (2023, December 28). The future of multimedia: Emerging trends to watch in 2024. Medium. https://noobzmedia.medium.com/the-future-of-multimedia-emerging-trends-to-watch-in-2024-noobzmedia-com-768edc4ae45f