The reporting, both in professional news sources and on social media, of the events surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri provides 21st Century learners with an opportunity of consider how social media can influence perception of events. Using the events in Ferguson as a case study, the collection begins with a resource on how to establish a safe environment for discussing highly charged issues. Other resources examine how bias can influence reporting, the importance of and difficulty in verifying reports, the power of images, and concludes with a consideration of social media as a tool for change.
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Social Studies & History, 21 Century Skills
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racism, broadcast journalism, journalism, journalism ethics, group discussions, news reporting, identity, self identity, bias, media bias, investigative journalism, social issues, photojournalism, media analysis, media coverage, freedom of the press, the first amendment, prejudice, police, electronic media, cross-media analysis, social activism, Social Media
