What Teachers Should Know About AI and News Literacy with Dr. Cathy Collins - 365
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
Release Date: 04/07/2026
Quick Strategies for Making Classroom Infographics with AI -371
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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Quick Ways to Use AI for Tasks That Take Too Long - 368
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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5 NotebookLM Features That Might Change How You Teach - 366
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica Burns
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info_outlineIn this episode, I chat with Dr. Cathy Collins, library media specialist and author of Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI, about helping students navigate today's information landscape. You'll also hear practical five-minute verification routines, hands-on activities for spotting AI-generated content, and strategies that work across all subjects. If you want to build students' critical thinking and news literacy skills without specialized training or extra time, this episode has you covered!
Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/07/news-literacy-365/
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