Date, Time, and Location of Event: April 2, 2025 12-1 PM. 1912 Center. LeCompte Auditorium. 412 E. 3rd St., Moscow, Idaho.
Title: Media Literacy, Democracy, and the Classroom
Speaker: Gerald Dalebout
Description: As schools nationwide consider stricter policies on cell phone use in the classroom, educators must navigate the balance between minimizing distractions and fostering media literacy. This presentation explores the recent push to limit cell phone access in schools, the impact of digital consumption on student engagement, and the critical role of media literacy in sustaining a strong democracy.
Bio: Gerald Dalebout is a teacher at Moscow High School. He has taught U.S. Government since 2011 and just recently started an elective called “Media Literacy and Culture.” He was born and raised in Idaho and has lived in Moscow since 2005. He has been married for 17 years to his wife Kate and they have three sons: Liam (14), Finn (10), and Milo (5). You can learn more about him at his website: www.mrdalebout.com