Media Literacy
What does it mean to be "media literate"?
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.
What is personal identity?
How someone sees themselves as an individual.
What is an algorithm?
A set of computer rules that determine what content users see online.
What part of a speech describes a noun?
Adjective.
A headline says, "Teenagers Ruin Society with Phones!" What's the bias here?
It generalizes a group with a negative stereotype.
What is a "media message"?
The main idea or meaning that a piece of media communicates.
What is social identity?
How a person identifies as part of a group (e.g. culture, gender, community).
What is an echo chamber?
An environment where people only hear opinions that match their own.
What part of speech shows action or a state of being?
Verb.
To persuade or sell.
Name two of the five purposes of media?
Inform, entertain, persuade, educate, or sell.
Define bias in media.
Favouring one side, opinion, or perspective over another.
What is circular reporting?
When false or unverified information is repeated between sources until it seems true.
Identify the noun: "The journalist reports the story."
Journalist, story.
A news cite reports the same story as another reliable blog. What's happening?
Circular reporting.
What are the five components of media literacy?
Access, analyze, evaluate, create, reflect.
What is a stereotype, and why is it harmful?
An oversimplified belief about a group that can lead to unfair judgments or prejudice.
How can algorithms create bias in what people see online?
They show users more of what they already agree with, reinforcing one-sided views.
Change from passive to active: "The video was edited by the student."
The student edited the video.
A meme claims a "fact" without a source. How can you check its credibility?
Verify it on credible sites, check the author, or cross-check facts.
Why is media literacy important in today's digital world?
It helps people identify bias, avoid misinformation, and think critically about media.
How can someone's identity affect how they interpret media?
People interpret messages differently based on their experiences, culture, or values.
What is one way to break out of an echo chamber?
Seek out diverse sources, check credibility, and read multiple perspectives.
Identify the predicate: "The influencer posts new content every morning."
A social media user only sees posts that confirm their political views. What is this called?
An echo chamber or filter bubble.