Media Literacy Basics
What is the main role of media literacy?
It helps individuals critically evaluate messages.
Chronological order of 5 eras of media development?
Oral → Written → Print → Electronic → Digital
What is 'high culture'? Give an example
Fine art, ballet, symphonies.
Which game helped establish home video gaming?
Pong
What law gave law enforcement sweeping powers online?
US PATRIOT Act
What is the difference between misinformation & disinformation?
Misinformation = false info without intent to deceive and Disinformation = deliberate false info to deceive
What invention spread ideas challenging authorities in the 1400s?
Printing Press
Which model views culture as hierarchical?
Culture as a skyscraper.
Which country has the largest esports market?
United States
What’s one major concern with social media and democracy?
Spread of misinformation & polarization.
What is fake news?
A false or misleading news story, often spread online.
What was ARPANET originally developed for?
Secure military communication
What is an echo chamber?
Algorithms reinforce beliefs by limiting exposure to diverse perspectives
Name the 'Big Three' console companies.
Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft
What’s a strategy for protecting digital privacy?
Use VPNs, privacy tools, opt-out of tracking.
What is gatekeeping in media?
Filtering and selecting media content audiences receive.
Which protocols laid the foundation for the Internet?
TCP/IP protocols
Define remix culture. Give a platform example.
Users repurpose content → TikTok.
What milestone did Sega Genesis introduce in 1989?
First 16-bit console.
What’s the role of hashtag activism?
Connects users to social movements.
List the 5 steps in the critical process of media literacy.
Description, Analysis, Interpretation, Evaluation, Engagement
Explain Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0
1.0 = Read-only, 2.0 = Interactive/social, 3.0 = Semantic/IoT
How does media shape culture?
Media influences values, norms, and behaviors
Define MMORPGs vs MOBAs.
MMORPG = persistent world; MOBA = short team battles.
Concerns from Big Tech dominance?
Privacy, ethics, and competition issues.