Full course description
With the rapid changes in the media ecosystem and the potential disruption and affordances offered by AI, the need for critical media literacy (CML) amongst educators and their capacity to model and foster such skills in their students is critical. A rise in conspiracy theories and radical political movements means that a critical view of news media is a crucial skill for all citizens. For teachers, critical media literacy (CML) is not just a skill for democracy: it is also part of almost every aspect of their work as educators. Rapid-fire curricular changes, a rise in book-banning and false history, and a student body who have grown up taking social media and AI for granted are only some of the media-related challenges faced by teachers today. This course will provide educators with an accessible and equitable way to learn the skills of critical media literacy.
Dates: January 5 - 12, 2026
Times:
Live Zoom sessions held from 9:00am - 10:00am EST, on the following dates:
- Monday, January 5, 2026
- Friday, January 9, 2026
- Monday, January 12, 2026
Format: Online with Live Zoom Sessions (See dates and times above)
Price: $295
Please Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
For more information, questions, or to register: Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu