Erin Olson
@erinolson.bsky.social
State Partnerships @NewsLitProject. Former English teacher, tech integrationist, and instructional coach. Opinions are my own.
Reposted by Erin Olson
1/ “Not only do we know that there’s a need, we also know that there’s a want,” NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social says of of teens interested in #MediaLiteracy education. “For our students to recognize that this is important, I think, speaks to exactly how important it is.”
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Teaching media literacy in a digital world
Teachers are becoming the first line of defense to ensure the next generation can decipher between fact and fiction online. Learn strategies for teaching media literacy and find free classroom resourc...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
1/ “Not only do we know that there’s a need, we also know that there’s a want,” NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social says of of teens interested in #MediaLiteracy education. “For our students to recognize that this is important, I think, speaks to exactly how important it is.”
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Good morning, #MassCUE! Stop by table 23 or come to my session today (blue level suite 15) or tomorrow (blue level suite 17) 10-10:45 to learn more about the @newslit.org free news and media literacy resources and lessons!
October 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Good morning, #MassCUE! Stop by table 23 or come to my session today (blue level suite 15) or tomorrow (blue level suite 17) 10-10:45 to learn more about the @newslit.org free news and media literacy resources and lessons!
Reposted by Erin Olson
📢 Massachusetts educators: Join NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social next week to learn how to navigate today's complex info landscape!
Erin will be:
🔷 10/15 - At the nonprofit table (blue level suite 15)
🔷 10/16 - Presenting (blue level suite 17)
🔗 Learn more: www.masscue.org/event/fallco...
#EduSky
Erin will be:
🔷 10/15 - At the nonprofit table (blue level suite 15)
🔷 10/16 - Presenting (blue level suite 17)
🔗 Learn more: www.masscue.org/event/fallco...
#EduSky
October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📢 Massachusetts educators: Join NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social next week to learn how to navigate today's complex info landscape!
Erin will be:
🔷 10/15 - At the nonprofit table (blue level suite 15)
🔷 10/16 - Presenting (blue level suite 17)
🔗 Learn more: www.masscue.org/event/fallco...
#EduSky
Erin will be:
🔷 10/15 - At the nonprofit table (blue level suite 15)
🔷 10/16 - Presenting (blue level suite 17)
🔗 Learn more: www.masscue.org/event/fallco...
#EduSky
Can’t wait!! See you in a few days!
📢 #Utah educators: Learn all about Checkology® from NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social this Friday, 9/26, at the Utah School Librarian Conference!
ℹ️ Erin's presentation, "Checkology: for a Future Founded on Facts," will be from 9:15-10 MDT at Plaza Suite E.
🔗 Learn more: sched.co/28Sdy
#NewsLiteracy
ℹ️ Erin's presentation, "Checkology: for a Future Founded on Facts," will be from 9:15-10 MDT at Plaza Suite E.
🔗 Learn more: sched.co/28Sdy
#NewsLiteracy
September 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Can’t wait!! See you in a few days!
I'm excited to present Checkology®: for a Future Founded on Facts at #2025 Utah School Library Association Conference sched.co/28Sdy on Friday, September 26, 9:15 MDT, Plaza Suite E.
#2025 Utah School Library Association Conference: Checkology®: for a Future Founded on Fac...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm excited to present Checkology®: for a Future Founded on Facts at #2025 Utah School Library Association Conference sched.co/28Sdy on Friday, September 26, 9:15 MDT, Plaza Suite E.
What a great morning sharing with educators! @newslit.org
Another Iowa educator, and former Iowa Featured Speaker at the ITEC Fall Conference, spotted at #ISTElive. Erin Olson with the News Literacy Project leading a poster session all about the great resources they have for students.
July 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What a great morning sharing with educators! @newslit.org
☀️ Good morning, #ISTELive25!
➡️ Join me 8:30-10, poster table 22 for Info Empowered!
I’ll chat news/media literacy, connections to content, and show/share FREE lessons! I also have plenty of goodies! #ISTELive
➡️ Join me 8:30-10, poster table 22 for Info Empowered!
I’ll chat news/media literacy, connections to content, and show/share FREE lessons! I also have plenty of goodies! #ISTELive
July 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
☀️ Good morning, #ISTELive25!
➡️ Join me 8:30-10, poster table 22 for Info Empowered!
I’ll chat news/media literacy, connections to content, and show/share FREE lessons! I also have plenty of goodies! #ISTELive
➡️ Join me 8:30-10, poster table 22 for Info Empowered!
I’ll chat news/media literacy, connections to content, and show/share FREE lessons! I also have plenty of goodies! #ISTELive
A travel delay, a few layovers, but I will get to #ISTELive! I will see you all tomorrow! You can find me Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m., HBGCC - Posters, Table 22. Stop by to hear about @newslit.org's free resources/lessons and to get some swag!
June 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A travel delay, a few layovers, but I will get to #ISTELive! I will see you all tomorrow! You can find me Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m., HBGCC - Posters, Table 22. Stop by to hear about @newslit.org's free resources/lessons and to get some swag!
Reposted by Erin Olson
NLP's @hannahcov.bsky.social spoke with 12 high school students about news habits & what it’s like trying to find credible info online.
Said Kelsey Perry, 18, of seeing conspiracy theories everywhere: “It gets to the point where it’s kind of hard not to believe some of them."
@the74.bsky.social
Said Kelsey Perry, 18, of seeing conspiracy theories everywhere: “It gets to the point where it’s kind of hard not to believe some of them."
@the74.bsky.social
I Talked to Teenagers About Conspiracy Theories, Here’s What They Told Me
Covington: For students who watched the viral social media response to a classmate’s death, news literacy is key.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NLP's @hannahcov.bsky.social spoke with 12 high school students about news habits & what it’s like trying to find credible info online.
Said Kelsey Perry, 18, of seeing conspiracy theories everywhere: “It gets to the point where it’s kind of hard not to believe some of them."
@the74.bsky.social
Said Kelsey Perry, 18, of seeing conspiracy theories everywhere: “It gets to the point where it’s kind of hard not to believe some of them."
@the74.bsky.social
I am looking forward to see old friends and making new! Stop by my poster session to learn more about the @newslit.org's free news and media literacy resources. #ISTELive25
Info Empowered
Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
HBGCC-Table 22
Info Empowered
Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
HBGCC-Table 22
June 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I am looking forward to see old friends and making new! Stop by my poster session to learn more about the @newslit.org's free news and media literacy resources. #ISTELive25
Info Empowered
Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
HBGCC-Table 22
Info Empowered
Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
HBGCC-Table 22
Reposted by Erin Olson
📚 Librarians: Don't miss NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social at the @tcea.org virtual conference June 24-26!
🔎 On June 26, Erin will present "News and Media Literacy and AI," an invaluable session on a top-of-mind subject.
🔗 Learn more: tcea.org/events/libra...
#TLSky #EduLib #TCEA
🔎 On June 26, Erin will present "News and Media Literacy and AI," an invaluable session on a top-of-mind subject.
🔗 Learn more: tcea.org/events/libra...
#TLSky #EduLib #TCEA
TCEA Librarian Conference | June 24-26 | Online
Join librarians worldwide at TCEA’s Librarian Conference! Connect, learn, and explore fresh strategies for your library.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📚 Librarians: Don't miss NLP's @erinolson.bsky.social at the @tcea.org virtual conference June 24-26!
🔎 On June 26, Erin will present "News and Media Literacy and AI," an invaluable session on a top-of-mind subject.
🔗 Learn more: tcea.org/events/libra...
#TLSky #EduLib #TCEA
🔎 On June 26, Erin will present "News and Media Literacy and AI," an invaluable session on a top-of-mind subject.
🔗 Learn more: tcea.org/events/libra...
#TLSky #EduLib #TCEA
I hope to see you tomorrow #CCSS25 attendees! Everything I’m sharing is FREE!! I’ll have some great swag for participants, too! 🎉
Are you headed to #CCSS25? Join me on Friday! I will cover the basics of Checkology, @newslit.org's free virtual e-learning platform with 20 foundational, standards-aligned lessons in news literacy topics such as understanding algorithms, identifying credible sources & more!
March 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I hope to see you tomorrow #CCSS25 attendees! Everything I’m sharing is FREE!! I’ll have some great swag for participants, too! 🎉
Are you headed to #CCSS25? Join me on Friday! I will cover the basics of Checkology, @newslit.org's free virtual e-learning platform with 20 foundational, standards-aligned lessons in news literacy topics such as understanding algorithms, identifying credible sources & more!
March 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Are you headed to #CCSS25? Join me on Friday! I will cover the basics of Checkology, @newslit.org's free virtual e-learning platform with 20 foundational, standards-aligned lessons in news literacy topics such as understanding algorithms, identifying credible sources & more!
Reposted by Erin Olson
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're adding to a @flipboard.com
collection that we created in 2021 highlighting prominent, change-making Black journalists & news outlets throughout U.S. history.
Check it out: bit.ly/BHMFlipboard
collection that we created in 2021 highlighting prominent, change-making Black journalists & news outlets throughout U.S. history.
Check it out: bit.ly/BHMFlipboard
Black History Month media | @NewsLitProject | Flipboard
During Black History Month, we are shining a light on influential Black journalists and news media throughout U.S. history and those who continue to shine in the industry today.
bit.ly
February 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're adding to a @flipboard.com
collection that we created in 2021 highlighting prominent, change-making Black journalists & news outlets throughout U.S. history.
Check it out: bit.ly/BHMFlipboard
collection that we created in 2021 highlighting prominent, change-making Black journalists & news outlets throughout U.S. history.
Check it out: bit.ly/BHMFlipboard
Reposted by Erin Olson
❌ NO: This is not from an authentic video of a large Jesus statue on the White House lawn. It's AI-generated.
Tips for debunking such a falsehood:
1 - Go to the source. The account posts AI content.
2 - Do a search. Are there credible news reports?
🔗 #RumorGuard post: bit.ly/JesusStatueAI
Tips for debunking such a falsehood:
1 - Go to the source. The account posts AI content.
2 - Do a search. Are there credible news reports?
🔗 #RumorGuard post: bit.ly/JesusStatueAI
February 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
❌ NO: This is not from an authentic video of a large Jesus statue on the White House lawn. It's AI-generated.
Tips for debunking such a falsehood:
1 - Go to the source. The account posts AI content.
2 - Do a search. Are there credible news reports?
🔗 #RumorGuard post: bit.ly/JesusStatueAI
Tips for debunking such a falsehood:
1 - Go to the source. The account posts AI content.
2 - Do a search. Are there credible news reports?
🔗 #RumorGuard post: bit.ly/JesusStatueAI
I truly LOVE spreading the word about @newslit.org's free lessons and resources. Tuesday, I worked with educators in Alaska as part of a for credit course around news literacy, and tonight, I get to work with educators in California and Hawaii!
February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I truly LOVE spreading the word about @newslit.org's free lessons and resources. Tuesday, I worked with educators in Alaska as part of a for credit course around news literacy, and tonight, I get to work with educators in California and Hawaii!
Starting my morning at #TCEA with @edtechlori.bsky.social!
February 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Starting my morning at #TCEA with @edtechlori.bsky.social!
#TCEA friends, I would love to help you get started with our FREE resources and lessons! The timing is perfect! #NewsLiteracyWeek
🎉 NLP turns 17 today!
But more importantly, tomorrow is the start of our 6th annual National News Literacy Week in partnership with @ewscrippsco.bsky.social & @usatoday.com!
Get involved: newsliteracyweek.org
#NewsLiteracyWeek
But more importantly, tomorrow is the start of our 6th annual National News Literacy Week in partnership with @ewscrippsco.bsky.social & @usatoday.com!
Get involved: newsliteracyweek.org
#NewsLiteracyWeek
February 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#TCEA friends, I would love to help you get started with our FREE resources and lessons! The timing is perfect! #NewsLiteracyWeek
February 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#TCEA friends, I will be sharing @newslit.org's FREE resources and lessons. Come to Room 16a at 10:30 on Saturday.
📢 If you're going to #TCEA, don't miss our events tomorrow, Feb. 1, & Feb 4! 👇🏾
@tcea.org @erinolson.bsky.social
@tcea.org @erinolson.bsky.social
👀 Educators: Join us at the @tcea.org conference Feb. 1-5 & hear from our staff during two presentations:
📌 Feb. 1: Infusing News & Media Literacy with @erinolson.bsky.social
📌 Feb. 4: Fact-check Basics with Tracee Stanford
Learn more: convention.tcea.org
#TCEA
📌 Feb. 1: Infusing News & Media Literacy with @erinolson.bsky.social
📌 Feb. 4: Fact-check Basics with Tracee Stanford
Learn more: convention.tcea.org
#TCEA
January 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
#TCEA friends, I will be sharing @newslit.org's FREE resources and lessons. Come to Room 16a at 10:30 on Saturday.
Reposted by Erin Olson
We're 7️⃣ days away from the 1st event of National #NewsLiteracyWeek!
🔎 Join us next Tuesday, Feb. 4, to learn about news media bias in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness & impartiality of news coverage.
🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/Feb4NLP
#EduSky
#Tlsky
🔎 Join us next Tuesday, Feb. 4, to learn about news media bias in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness & impartiality of news coverage.
🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/Feb4NLP
#EduSky
#Tlsky
January 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We're 7️⃣ days away from the 1st event of National #NewsLiteracyWeek!
🔎 Join us next Tuesday, Feb. 4, to learn about news media bias in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness & impartiality of news coverage.
🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/Feb4NLP
#EduSky
#Tlsky
🔎 Join us next Tuesday, Feb. 4, to learn about news media bias in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness & impartiality of news coverage.
🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/Feb4NLP
#EduSky
#Tlsky
I am looking forward to seeing old friends and new at #TCEA!
👀 Educators: Join us at the @tcea.org conference Feb. 1-5 & hear from our staff during two presentations:
📌 Feb. 1: Infusing News & Media Literacy with @erinolson.bsky.social
📌 Feb. 4: Fact-check Basics with Tracee Stanford
Learn more: convention.tcea.org
#TCEA
📌 Feb. 1: Infusing News & Media Literacy with @erinolson.bsky.social
📌 Feb. 4: Fact-check Basics with Tracee Stanford
Learn more: convention.tcea.org
#TCEA
January 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I am looking forward to seeing old friends and new at #TCEA!