Power of Media
The videos John Author shares are powerful. I feel like I have always embraced the idea that as social studies teachers we are preparing students to take action as citizens. But these videos scare me. I just received some guidance about a new law in Iowa that seems to target social studies teachers. It has been in my head. What will I have to do to make sure that I dod not create waves and get my students, myself, or my district in trouble. Mr. Author is challenging teachers to go the opposite direction. My students tend to lean very conservative with a small minority that are pretty liberal. I am not even sure how to navigate these critical conversations in the classroom. How are the rest of you reacting to this video? Do any of you create content for public audiences that would not be very supportive? What is that like?
