Entries by Alex Steil
Making a difference
Previously, CNN highlighted 10 photos that heightened concern about climate change. This activity asks students to examine how what they cover or include could also make an impact and show the importance of the issue. Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles: Truth, Learning, Leadership, Loyalty, Initiative, Integrity, Judgment Materials: CNN photos Set up: Project the photos […]
Setting next year’s goals for Quill and Scroll chapters
This activity has students reflect on what they did as a chapter and helps set goals for Quill and Scroll for the following academic year. Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles: Leadership, Loyalty, Initiative, Judgment, Friendship Materials: Paper Writing utensil Eight Guiding Principles of Quill and Scroll Set up: Have paper and pens/pencils ready Step-by-step instructions: […]
Examining international press freedom
As a Chapter, you can investigate the state of free speech around the world. For those who are interested in international reporting, in any capacity, do they fully understand the risks associated with reporting in war-torn areas or under repressive regimes? Examining the factors that go into a free press, such as a supportive government […]
AI, content and writing chapter activity
CNN has highlighted how people are being duped by AI generated content in their social media feeds — including a video about the spread of misinformation by news anchors who were created by AI. Previously, Time previously warned about the possibility of fake mug shots prior to former President Donald Trump surrendering to the Manhattan […]
