Information Now… It’s Complicated
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In this presentation, PCC Librarian Robin Shapiro shares insights from professional leave research focused on how our information environment is rapidly changing. The session explores how generational differences impact news consumption, why traditional news media model revenues have declined, and how bad information can easily proliferate online. To navigate this chaotic landscape, Shapiro highlights three key tools: exercising personal agency over information choices, relying on community knowledge, and practicing intellectual humility when evaluating sources. Attendees also discuss practical steps to help students build critical thinking skills, evaluate sources, and manage information overload.
Presentation Outcomes
After reviewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the shifting media landscape and how generational differences influence news discovery.
- Recognize the financial and structural reasons behind the rise of online content changes and the decline of traditional print journalism.
- Apply personal agency using tools like RSS readers, curated newsletters, and alternative news platforms to intentionally control information streams.
- Utilize community knowledge and intellectual humility to critically evaluate online sources and support students experiencing information fatigue.
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