WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY?
Media literacy, put simply, is the ability to identify different types of media and the messages they are sending. When we speak of media, it encompasses print media, such as newspapers, magazines and posters, and theatrical presentations, tweets, radio broadcasts, etc.
THREE ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO BE CONSIDERED WEB LITERATE
1. Purposeful Search: Using advances search techniques to narrow the scope and raise the quality of information found on the Web.
2. Effective organization and collaboration: Being able to organize all of this information into a comprehensive and growing library of personal knowledge.
3. Sharing and making sense of information: Sharing what we find and what we learn with teh world, and using the knowledge of others to help us make more sense of it all. (Fact vs Fiction, 2018).
CRAAP TEST- (developed by librarians at Meriam Library of California State University, Chico).
Is it Current?
When was it published? Are their references current? Is currency important for your topic?
Is if Relevant?
Does the information relate to my topic? What audience is it written for? Is it an appropriate level for my needs?
Is it Authoritative?
Who is the author/organization? Are they qualified? Is it edited or peer-reviewed? If a website, does the URL tell you anything?
Is it Accurate?
Where does the information come from? Are there references? Are there errors, broken links, etc.?
What is its Purpose?
What's the purpose of the information? Advertising? Scholarly work? Opinion? Is there
bias?
Snopes.com The definitive Internet reference source for researching urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
Video on How to Spot Fake News
CARS Checklist for Evaluating Internet Sources
Is This Story Shareworthy?
Fact vs Fiction is an excellent resource to teach about media literacy. We have this book at Sheldon library.
Media Smarts- units and class activities for teaching media education. Click on the picture below to learn more.
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