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Preparation pack
We've put together a handy pack that explains everything you need to do to run the Leadership for Change Prize 2025.
Lesson 1: News you trust
Students will…
- Investigate how images shape trust in the news
- Compare the core skills of journalists and leaders
- Discuss and debate truth in a changing media landscape
Lesson 2: Social media and the news
Students will…
- Explore how echo chambers can impact decision-making
- Learn from a leader on social media and truth
- Discuss the risks and benefits of using social media as a source of news
Lesson 3: AI and the news
Students will…
- Discover how journalists are using AI in the newsroom
- Hear from a media leader at the forefront of AI innovation
- Debate whether AI is a force for truth or misinformation
Lesson 4: Press regulations and the news
Students will…
- Explore what press freedom means – locally and globally
- Debate the limits of what journalists should report
- Hear real-world insights from a leader in press freedoms
Lesson 5: Projects for Change
Students will…
- Use an ideas matrix to generate ideas for their own "Project for Change"
- Create a project plan
- Draft their "Project for Change" pitches
Lesson 6: Presentation of pitches
Students will…
- Pitch their media literacy projects and receive feedback
- Reflect on the knowledge and skills they’ve gained over the curriculum
- Work with teachers to submit their pitches for a chance to win the Leadership for Change Prize 2025.
- Please note: the competition is now closed but you can run your own competition or student can pitch their ideas without them needing to be judged.
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