# What Teachers Should Know About AI and News Literacy with Dr. Cathy Collins - 365

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Published: 2026-04-07T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/07/news-literacy-365/
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## Resource

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Cathy Collins, library media specialist and author of Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI , about helping students navigate today's information landscape. You'll also hear practical five-minute verification routines, hands-on activities for spotting AI-generated content, and strategies that work across all subjects. If you want to build students' critical thinking and news literacy skills without specialized training or extra time, this episode has you covered! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2026/04/07/news-literacy-365/ Sponsored by my new ASCD deck of cards, Purposeful EdTechTips: http://www.ClassTechTips.com/cards Follow Dr. Cathy Collins on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinscathy/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/

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