News Literacy and Journalism Principles

Emma Humphries from iCivics introduces the new game 'News Feed Defenders', focusing on news literacy. The game aims to tackle the challenges of teaching news literacy in K-12 education by engaging students through relevant and interactive content. It highlights the parallels between journalism and game design, emphasizing context, storytelling, and rules. The game is designed to provide a safe learning environment, teaching students the standards of journalism such as accuracy and transparency. iCivics hopes this game will enhance students' understanding of news literacy, crucial for the future of civic education.

What is the main focus of the new game released by iCivics?

• News literacy

• Environmental awareness

• Mathematical skills

• Art history

Why is teaching news literacy in classrooms considered challenging?

• Lack of interest among students

• Political, cultural, and technological reasons

• Complexity of scientific concepts

• Insufficient funding

What approach did iCivics take in designing their new game?

• Integrating multiple languages

• Emphasizing competitive gameplay

• Prioritizing student engagement and relevance

• Focusing on advanced graphics

How are games and journalism similar according to the transcript?

• Both are regulated by government agencies

• Both require a large budget

• Both rely on context, storytelling, and rules

• Both are primarily entertainment-focused

What is the primary mission in the game 'News Feed Defenders'?

• To design a new game

• To gather the most followers

• To uphold the integrity of an online community

• To create viral content

What are the rules of journalism emphasized in the game?

• Speed, creativity, and popularity

• Accuracy, transparency, impartiality, and trustworthiness

• Profitability, exclusivity, and sensationalism

• Innovation, diversity, and engagement

What happens if players break the rules in 'News Feed Defenders'?

• They unlock new levels

• They receive bonus points

• Their store's reputation suffers

• They get a time penalty

Why are games considered effective for teaching news literacy?

• They are easier to develop

• They require no teacher involvement

• They provide a safe and controlled learning environment

• They are cheaper than textbooks

What is one of the key objectives students learn in 'News Feed Defenders'?

• The standards of journalism

• The history of journalism

• How to create fake news

• The economics of media

What is the potential impact of not addressing news literacy according to the transcript?

• Increased entertainment value

• Uncertain future of the Republic

• Higher educational costs

• More diverse media content