Teaching News Literacy During a Pandemic: Adapting to the Virtual Learning Environment (original) (raw)

This paper examines the adaptation of a weeklong virtual program named "Friend, Enemy, or Frenemy? A News Literacy Challenge" organized by media and information literacy experts at the University of Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative aimed to enhance participants' understanding of news construction and critical assessment of news through an accessible and engaging online format. Feedback from over 700 registrants highlighted the program's effectiveness, with suggestions for utilizing the comprehensive lesson plans in various educational settings.