Reading Media
What is media literacy?
This is the ability to understand and analyze messages in newspapers, videos, or social media posts.
What is critical thinking?
This skill helps you tell the difference between fact and opinion in a news story.
What is AI and one example of it?
AI is artificial intelligence and an example is chat gpt, navigation, tesla, smart watches, etc etc.
What is a password?
This is a secret word or phrase you use to log in to an account.
What is media balance?
Taking breaks from screens helps you keep this balanced.
What is clickbait?
A short, catchy headline designed to grab your attention, often seen on websites.
What is fact-check?
When something seems too good to be true online, you should do this to check its truth.
What are virtual assistants?
What are virtual assistants?These assistants, like Alexa or Siri, use AI to answer questions.
What is MFA (multi-factor authentication)?
These letters stand for extra protection on your accounts by sending a code to your phone.
What is community engagement?
Posting positive messages in your online community is an example of this. Volunteerting, creating a petition, or raising money for a cause.
What is trustworthy or credible?
When reading online, you should always check if the author is this.
What is .gov or .ca? And why is it important?
This website ending (.gov, .ca) often means the site is more reliable since it's a government or Canadian site.
What is machine learning?
This is the ability of AI to learn and improve over time without being programmed again.
What is a VPN (virtual private network)?
A private network that keeps your internet activity hidden.
Whare are 3 things you can do to improve your mental health?
Go outside, on a walk, paint, listen to music, yoga, play with friends, etc etc.