Why Media Literacy Matters
Every day, students are surrounded by misinformation, deepfakes, and algorithm-driven content that shapes what they see and believe. The question is no longer “Is this accessible?” but “Is this accurate?”
Literacy today looks very different from yesterday. As literacy expert Don Leu said, “To have been literate yesterday does not ensure that one is fully literate today.”
ElevatEd™ equips teachers with the tools to overcome the challenges of digital reading, helping them cultivate stronger comprehension and literacy skills in their students. We help them strengthen their reading and thinking skills while building the ability to identify falsehood.
What Media and Digital Literacy Teaches
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How media messages are constructed and directed
Recognizing bias, perspective, and target audiences
Understanding why we believe what we see (confirmation bias, negativity bias)
Strengthening reading comprehension in digital spaces
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Identifying credible online sources using Lateral Reading
Fact-checking and separating fact from opinion
Synthesizing reliable information
Using AI tools as research assistants to find sources and identify key terms
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Understanding the impact of what we create and share
Practicing digital citizenship
Avoiding misinformation and harmful content
Using AI responsibly and ethically
These skills strengthen critical thinking, research ability, and digital reading, making students more informed participants in today’s world.
Why ElevatEd™?
Professional development works only if it is relevant. Too often, workshops feel disconnected from teachers’ real needs.
That is why ElevatEd™ designs every workshop with Adult and Transformative Learning in mind. Through interactive microlabs, teachers reflect on the latest strategies and adapt them directly into their classrooms.
This approach respects teachers as experts and partners, creating real change that lasts.
