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 speech describes a noun?
An adjective
A headline says, "Teenagers Ruin Society with Phones!" What is the bias here?
It generalizes a group with a negative stereotype.
What is "media message"?
the main idea or meaning that a piece of media communicates
What is social identity?
How a person identifies as a part of a group
What is an echo chamber?
An environment where people only hear opinions that match their own
What part of speech shows action or state of being?
Verb
A Tiktok video uses upbeat music and smiling people to sell a product. What's the purpose?
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 site reports the same story as another unreliable 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 prejudices.
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."
Posts new content every morning.
A social media user only sees posts that confirm their political views. What's this called?
An echo chamber or filter bubble