Basics
What is media literacy?
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using various forms of communication.
True or False
Misinformation is content that could have been taken out of context with the intent to harm.
False
it is taken out of context without the intent to harm!
True or False?
Misleading content is when headlines, visuals or captions do not support the content;
False,
Misleading content is Deepfakes, photoshops, edited video, framing is the main uses that are done through these with captions that “provide evidence” as to further impress onto the viewer the validity of their false claim
When headlines, visuals or captions do not support the content are false connections.
Sgt. Paxson is from O'fallon Missouri
True or False?
FALSE, it's O'Fallon Illinois!
What are the 5 core concepts of media literacy?
All media messages are ‘constructed.’
Media messages are constructed using a creative language with its own rules.
People experience the same media message differently.
Media have embedded values and points of view.
Most media messages are organized to gain profit and/or power.
what type of content is completely false, from the headline to visuals, all are not accurate or true.
Fabricated Content
type of content where a publisher fakes being a genuine sources, e.g. using the branding of an established agency; to spread mis/disinformation
Imposter Content
What type of pet(s) does Sgt. Paxson have?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN GUESS THEIR NAME(S)
A dog, Mako
Who said this quote
"often the surest way to convey misinformation is to tell the strict truth"
Mark Twain
True or False
Disinformation is content created with intent to fool and cause harm.
True!
True or False?
Parody/Satire are generally seen as disinformation
False, they are generally seen as misinformation
Sgt. Paxson's favorite color is pink
True or False?
True
What are the three steps of identifying Mis/disinformation?
Monitor Sources
Red Flags
Verify Information
True or False?
Manipulated Content is Genuine information or imagery that has been distorted, e.g. a sensational headline or populist ‘click bait
True!
Propaganda
One of Sgt. Paxson's favorite movie is Grease
True or False?
False, it is easily one of the worst musicals in the history of musicals and is disgusting, also John Travolta is a creep
What are the three most important aspects when evaluating Mis/disinformation?
Document the Information
Assess the Impact
Report to Higher-Level Authority
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What content uses factually accurate content combined with false contextual information, e.g. when the headline of an article does not reflect the content;
False Context Content
How many Tattoos does Sgt. Paxson have?
BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME WHERE THEY ARE
seven total
3 - left leg 1 - right leg
1 - left wrist 1 - right arm
1 - chest