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Media Literacy

What is media literacy?

"Media Literacy is a 21st century approach to education. It provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms — from print to video to the Internet. Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a democracy" (Center for Media Literacy). 

4 Lens Approach

Why is it Important?

Activities

 

Images from Social Media: Real or fake? 

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Additional Activities:

  • Scroll down to take a quiz on Fighting Falsehoods in Social Media!
  • Test your knowledge with Factitious!

 

 

Media Bias Chart