Darren Hudgins
@dhudgins.bsky.social
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My current WIP dives much more deeply into all of this. I’m working as fast as I can to get it to you. In the meantime, over the yrs, I’ve created many, many resources to support educators in this work. Some can be found here: www.librarygirl.net/post/everyth...
I hope you find them helpful.
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I hope you find them helpful.
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🎶 Everything Has Changed: Shaking Up Your #MediaLit Lessons!
Back in January, Heather Turner and I began moderating educator chats for Teacher Librarians (and those who love them!) over on Bluesky. It's been so much fun and it reminds me a lot of the "golden ag...
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My current WIP dives much more deeply into all of this. I’m working as fast as I can to get it to you. In the meantime, over the yrs, I’ve created many, many resources to support educators in this work. Some can be found here: www.librarygirl.net/post/everyth...
I hope you find them helpful.
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I hope you find them helpful.
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All of that said, I recognize the barriers that make teaching these ideas and in this way very challenging. I get how exhausting & disheartening it all feels right now. AND I know that those benefit from an ignorant, radicalized populace want us to feel that way.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
All of that said, I recognize the barriers that make teaching these ideas and in this way very challenging. I get how exhausting & disheartening it all feels right now. AND I know that those benefit from an ignorant, radicalized populace want us to feel that way.
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4️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to regulate their emotional response to online content so that they are in control of their engagement.
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5️⃣ As learners get older, they need to be taught the brain chemistry related to this and the role of dopamine in our online lives.
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And…
5️⃣ As learners get older, they need to be taught the brain chemistry related to this and the role of dopamine in our online lives.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
4️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to regulate their emotional response to online content so that they are in control of their engagement.
And…
5️⃣ As learners get older, they need to be taught the brain chemistry related to this and the role of dopamine in our online lives.
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And…
5️⃣ As learners get older, they need to be taught the brain chemistry related to this and the role of dopamine in our online lives.
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2️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught what social media engagement is (it’s a lot more than double tapping y’all) and that engagement has consequences - for themselves and for others.
3️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to notice when content sparks big feelings that affect their urge to engage.
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3️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to notice when content sparks big feelings that affect their urge to engage.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
2️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught what social media engagement is (it’s a lot more than double tapping y’all) and that engagement has consequences - for themselves and for others.
3️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to notice when content sparks big feelings that affect their urge to engage.
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3️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught to notice when content sparks big feelings that affect their urge to engage.
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So what’s the answer?
The longer I do this, the more I believe a few things:
1️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught that all media/info is created by a human (even AI generated content b/c a human created the AI and a human created the prompt) and humans have goals that often involve our emotions.
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The longer I do this, the more I believe a few things:
1️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught that all media/info is created by a human (even AI generated content b/c a human created the AI and a human created the prompt) and humans have goals that often involve our emotions.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So what’s the answer?
The longer I do this, the more I believe a few things:
1️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught that all media/info is created by a human (even AI generated content b/c a human created the AI and a human created the prompt) and humans have goals that often involve our emotions.
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The longer I do this, the more I believe a few things:
1️⃣ ALL learners need to be taught that all media/info is created by a human (even AI generated content b/c a human created the AI and a human created the prompt) and humans have goals that often involve our emotions.
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Can we still learn something from finding out who is behind the info we consume? Of course. But traditional #infolit strategies that focus on identifying the source and other “clues” (like the presence of clickbait) are useless in today’s dopamine driven information landscape.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Can we still learn something from finding out who is behind the info we consume? Of course. But traditional #infolit strategies that focus on identifying the source and other “clues” (like the presence of clickbait) are useless in today’s dopamine driven information landscape.
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All of this is both the result of, and complicated by, the fact that we all get info from revenue biased, social media platforms that exploit our emotions in order to monetize our attention, our engagement and, in some cases, our radicalization.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
All of this is both the result of, and complicated by, the fact that we all get info from revenue biased, social media platforms that exploit our emotions in order to monetize our attention, our engagement and, in some cases, our radicalization.
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For better or worse, we live in a time when source is polarizing.
If I were to post an article from the NYT, some ppl would automatically trust it b/c of how they feel about the source. Others would dismiss it for the exact same reason. The same for a video from Fox News or The White House.
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If I were to post an article from the NYT, some ppl would automatically trust it b/c of how they feel about the source. Others would dismiss it for the exact same reason. The same for a video from Fox News or The White House.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For better or worse, we live in a time when source is polarizing.
If I were to post an article from the NYT, some ppl would automatically trust it b/c of how they feel about the source. Others would dismiss it for the exact same reason. The same for a video from Fox News or The White House.
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If I were to post an article from the NYT, some ppl would automatically trust it b/c of how they feel about the source. Others would dismiss it for the exact same reason. The same for a video from Fox News or The White House.
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When @dhudgins.bsky.social and I created this “Credibility Pyramid” 4 yrs ago, we were taken to task by educators who couldn’t let go of “source” as the sacred cow of #infolit. Now, I see many of those same ppl lamenting that they can no longer teach kids that .gov websites are trustworthy.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
When @dhudgins.bsky.social and I created this “Credibility Pyramid” 4 yrs ago, we were taken to task by educators who couldn’t let go of “source” as the sacred cow of #infolit. Now, I see many of those same ppl lamenting that they can no longer teach kids that .gov websites are trustworthy.
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Yay! This makes me soooo very happy! Confession: I've been feeling a bit down recently. *gestures at all the things* It's helpful to know that our work is reaching people. Thank you for sharing your learning - it makes a difference!
Diving in to the book study course created by @techielibgrl.com for @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social & Darren Huggins’ book, Developing Digital Detectives, & am already feeling amped up following the introduction #TLSky 💡⚡️ Things that resonate from the intro so far ⬇️
July 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Yay! This makes me soooo very happy! Confession: I've been feeling a bit down recently. *gestures at all the things* It's helpful to know that our work is reaching people. Thank you for sharing your learning - it makes a difference!
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Thrilled to be in Salt Lake City with @nmangum.bsky.social @dhudgins.bsky.social and @leadingedgelearn.bsky.social for the UEN Leading Schools Summit. In addition to working with top notch school leaders - I get to frolic in the mtns a bit. #edusky
June 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thrilled to be in Salt Lake City with @nmangum.bsky.social @dhudgins.bsky.social and @leadingedgelearn.bsky.social for the UEN Leading Schools Summit. In addition to working with top notch school leaders - I get to frolic in the mtns a bit. #edusky
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Last week, @nmangum.bsky.social and @dhudgins.bsky.social got the opportunity to facilitate several workshops at the Idaho Education Technology Association in Boise, Idaho. They presented workshops to rooms filled with eager-to-learn IETA attendees. Rock on, educators!
February 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Last week, @nmangum.bsky.social and @dhudgins.bsky.social got the opportunity to facilitate several workshops at the Idaho Education Technology Association in Boise, Idaho. They presented workshops to rooms filled with eager-to-learn IETA attendees. Rock on, educators!
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#TLSkyChat A2. This activity is based on my work with @dhudgins.bsky.social and was designed to help educators have meaningful conversations with kids about their behavior online - including engagement.
Social Media Behaviors - A Deeper Dive
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February 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
#TLSkyChat A2. This activity is based on my work with @dhudgins.bsky.social and was designed to help educators have meaningful conversations with kids about their behavior online - including engagement.
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#TLSkyChat A3. This conversation with @caitlinrebekah.bsky.social captures how my thinking around information evaluation + information mindfulness has changed over time. (It also contains an infographic @dhudgins.bsky.social and I made!)
We live at a time when the idea of source is polarizing. If I share an article from the NYT, for example, some ppl will automatically dismiss it. Others will automatically trust it. Same for every other source - whether it’s a news org, an influencer or an elected official. With this in mind…. 🧵/1
For years, school librarians have taught students that government websites are reliable, credible sources of information. What do we tell them now? And how do we do it without being accused of partisanship or bias? @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @newslit.org #schoollibrarian #schoollibraries
February 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
#TLSkyChat A3. This conversation with @caitlinrebekah.bsky.social captures how my thinking around information evaluation + information mindfulness has changed over time. (It also contains an infographic @dhudgins.bsky.social and I made!)
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Awwww. Thanks! That makes me so happy! @dhudgins.bsky.social is the wind beneath my wings! #TLSkyChat
A3: I have to say the lessons in @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and Darren's book Developing Digital Detectives really transformed the way I taught this topic. You both did a fantastic job gives us tools to navigate. #TLSkyChat
a woman in a red sequined dress is singing into a microphone while holding a guitar .
Alt: a woman in a red sequined dress is singing into a microphone while holding a guitar .
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February 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Awwww. Thanks! That makes me so happy! @dhudgins.bsky.social is the wind beneath my wings! #TLSkyChat
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YES! #Shamelessplug In Developing Digital Detectives, @dhudgins.bsky.social and I built a crosswalk between the SEL core copentencies and #medialit. In short: I AGREE! #TLSkyChat
A3: I think this is where the SEL skills we’ve been building the last few years come in handy. We already have some of the language to talk to kids about big feelings& managing them. We can carry that through to these discussions as well. #TLSkyChat
Q3 for tonight’s #TLSkyChat!
Our choice to engage with content online is often driven by the emotions that content triggers. How do you teach learners to recognize and navigate BIG feelings (so that they are less likely to engage with harmful content)?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
Our choice to engage with content online is often driven by the emotions that content triggers. How do you teach learners to recognize and navigate BIG feelings (so that they are less likely to engage with harmful content)?
For more information visit: tlskychat.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
YES! #Shamelessplug In Developing Digital Detectives, @dhudgins.bsky.social and I built a crosswalk between the SEL core copentencies and #medialit. In short: I AGREE! #TLSkyChat
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#TLSkyChat A6 @dhudgins.bsky.social and I created this game to help HS (and older) learners think about the varied and potent ways that memes influence us. TW: Some of the memes in this game are upsetting. (That's the point!)
Memeland
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February 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#TLSkyChat A6 @dhudgins.bsky.social and I created this game to help HS (and older) learners think about the varied and potent ways that memes influence us. TW: Some of the memes in this game are upsetting. (That's the point!)
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#TLSkyChat A8 Every resource I shared tonight came from or was inspired by my book, with @dhudgins.bsky.social, Developing Digital Detectives. Darren & I have created (and given away!) hundreds of resources. We hope you find them useful. And if you've read DDD - THANK YOU for supporting our work!
Developing Digital Detectives: 9781564849052:Paperback,Books:Curriculum Design,Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy,Social-Emotional Learning,Libraries and Makerspaces,Teaching Strategies
This book offers meaningful lessons to help students become digital detectives who think critically about the media and information they encounter.
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February 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#TLSkyChat A8 Every resource I shared tonight came from or was inspired by my book, with @dhudgins.bsky.social, Developing Digital Detectives. Darren & I have created (and given away!) hundreds of resources. We hope you find them useful. And if you've read DDD - THANK YOU for supporting our work!
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I appreciate this part of the article. "As we continue to face a flood of misleading and polarizing content, creative, psychologically informed techniques like this may help us communicate more effectively and compassionately." That said, @dhudgins.bsky.social and I actually suggested this very...
April 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I appreciate this part of the article. "As we continue to face a flood of misleading and polarizing content, creative, psychologically informed techniques like this may help us communicate more effectively and compassionately." That said, @dhudgins.bsky.social and I actually suggested this very...
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Nancy Mangum and Theresa Gibson founded Leading EDge Learning to support K-12 educators. With our valued team member, Darren Hudgins, we engage in projects to rethink what educational institutions can do to apply learning science and research-based practices to support and empower all learners.
January 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Nancy Mangum and Theresa Gibson founded Leading EDge Learning to support K-12 educators. With our valued team member, Darren Hudgins, we engage in projects to rethink what educational institutions can do to apply learning science and research-based practices to support and empower all learners.
Nothing but blue skies from now on…#imnotsureaboutthis #humanshavealotofworktodo
November 20, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Nothing but blue skies from now on…#imnotsureaboutthis #humanshavealotofworktodo