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On July 9, 2018
Bell Ringer: Ideologically Oriented Programming
Ideologically oriented programming
John Donnelly describes ideologically oriented programming by the news media.
Description
John Donnelly talks about the rise of ideologically oriented programming by the news media. He warns this practice has created distrust in the media. Carolyn Lukensmeyer talks about how different sets of facts make it difficult to have a conversation with others on the opposite side of the issue. She warns about the kinds of judgments that have continued and that we need to work to establish a trusted set of facts that everyone can agree are true despite personal feelings about those facts. This Bell Ringer explains key terms and vocabulary within the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What is ideological oriented programming? Why does John Donnelly suggest that this is a "huge problem" for democracy?
- Why does Carolyn Lukensmeyer suggest that this type of programming makes it difficult for people with opposing viewpoints to have a "civil conversation?"
- As an extension activity, have students create a Twitter post to summarize the term Ideologically Oriented Programming. Students should use 280 characters to describe their understanding of the term.
- Have the students create an additional tweet that suggests how Americans can fix this problem. Students can use 280 characters and add a picture (hand drawn and photographed or captured from the internet) to enhance their description.
- This activity can be done with a notecard if the use of social media is prohibited. Ask students to use 280 characters and draw a picture on a notecard for each question. Students can post the notecard to the bulletin board so the class can review the work of others.
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Participants
Vocabulary
- Facts
- Ideologically Oriented Programming
- Media
- News
- Vilify