Episode 12: Momo & Media Literacy [ENCORE]

On this special encore presentation of Unspookable we are looking back at one of our most requested topics: Momo. Why did this creepy sculpture go viral? What is the responsibility of the media in reporting these viral scares? And how can we protect ourselves from falling victim to these hoaxes? For media literacy resources for the whole family, please see our links below.

Host: Elise Parisian

Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit

Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort

Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case https://www.jessecasemusic.com/

Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com

Episode Artwork: Sarah Stitches https://www.instagram.com/sickyll/?hl=en

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Media Literacy Resources for Middle Graders and Families:

https://get.checkology.org/ is a browser-based platform where middle school and high school students learn how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape by developing news literacy skills.

https://namle.net/ The National Association for Media Literacy Education is a national organization dedicated to media literacy education.

https://www.capstonepub.com/library/products/cracking-the-media-literacy-code/ The Cracking the Media Literacy Code book series gives students the tools they need to separate fact from fiction, and manipulation from information.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews.