NewsLitCamp Illinois

Welcome to NewsLitCamp Illinois! Thank you so much for joining us.

Information is the most fundamental element of democracy. It is the basis for understanding the world around us: how we analyze social issues, assess challenges, determine priorities, form opinions and evaluate our options. It is the raw material out of which we make decisions and take informed action.

We must move beyond the misnomer of “fake news” and teach students to more precisely identify the many types of misleading, inaccurate and intentionally false information they encounter. To start the day, we will outline the key learning objectives, skills and knowledge to define what it means to be “news-literate.” Throughout the day, we will refer to these as you learn from and engage with journalists and are introduced to teaching resources from NLP.

Presented by John Silva, NLP's senior director of professional learning. 

In this session, led by Chicago Sun-Times deputy managing editor Norm Parish, we will explore the ins and outs of a newsroom through the lens of a seasoned reporter. Have you ever wondered what goes into producing a daily newspaper? Learn about the critical decisions that are made behind-the-scenes prior to publication, the differences between a tabloid and a broad sheet, and the crucial newsroom players responsible for producing a press-ready paper.

Moderated by Hannah Covington, NLP's senior manager of education and content. 

Take a moment to grab a beverage, stretch, and recharge for the next session.

Peoples' perceptions of communities can be heavily influenced by how and to what extent news organizations report on them. Join Elvia Malagón, reporter at the Sun-Times, as she discusses her work covering underrepresented communities and issues such as social justice, immigration, wage disparity and more.

Moderated by Elizabeth Price, manager of professional learning at The News Literacy Project.

Let's break for a 30-minute lunch; recharge and regroup for the afternoon sessions. 

Our first impression of a news story can be heavily influenced by the images published with them – which are frequently among the first things we see. The work visual journalists do in the field can directly influence how people perceive the story. Join Anthony Vazquez to learn about the ethics of visual journalism and how they ensure a news event is captured fairly and accurately.  

Moderated by Miriam Romais, NLP's senior manager of educator engagement.

Take a moment to grab a beverage, stretch, and recharge for the final session of the day - a resource-focused session where we'll share NLP resources you can use in the classroom immediately. 

We look forward to answering any of your questions about the day's content during this Q&A session. During this session, we'll also share a link to a feedback survey. Your feedback is vital to us and plays a big part in improving our sessions. Thank you for your support!

We will also provide additional free resources you can utilize in the classroom and beyond, including NewsLitNation (our News Literacy Educator Network), provide details on how to access your certificate of participation, and more.

Presented by John Silva, NLP's senior director of professional learning.