{"title":"Brian Housand","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Housand’s works delve into the critical examination of media and information, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the challenges of the digital age. His focus on media literacy and critical thinking offers valuable insights for educators and learners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear emphasis on education and reference, Housand’s books encourage thoughtful analysis of news sources and promote skills essential for discerning truth in an era of frequent misinformation. His writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, ideal for those seeking to foster informed citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fighting-fake-news-teaching-critical-thinking-and-media-literacy-in-a-digital-age-by-brian-housand-9781618217288","title":"Fighting Fake News! Teaching Critical Thinking and Media Literacy in a Digital Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFighting Fake News!\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on applying critical thinking skills in digital environments while also helping students and teachers to avoid information overload. According to a 2016 Pew Research report, we are now living in a world where 62% of people report that they get their \"news\" from social media. With the lessons and activities in this book, students will be challenged to look at the media they encounter daily (including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, and more) to learn to deepen and extend their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Now more than ever, teachers need the instruction in \u003ci\u003eFighting Fake News! \u003c\/i\u003eto teach students how to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932159983852,"sku":"9781618217288","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781618217288-fighting-fake-news-teaching-critical-thinking-and-media-literacy-in-a-digital-age.jpg?v=1783855435"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-housand.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}