Media Awareness
Awareness of the various types of media and their inherent characteristics. For example, the one-directional communication of broadcast media whereby a single firm communicates to large audiences. This can be contrasted with social media where anyone can publish information to the world.Recognizing bias | Identifying persuasion techniques |
Identifying advertising and promotional items | Distinguishing between fact and opinion |
Message framing | Stereotypes |
Media ownership | Sensationalism |
Questioning sources | Media influence |
Media Access
The skills required to access various types of media such as:Advertising | Art |
Augmented reality | Books |
Broadcast media | Documents |
Film | Games |
Immersive experience | Interactive media |
Mass media | Messaging |
Music | Social media |
Video | Virtual reality |
Media Issues
In-depth exploration of the social issues that surround media.Advertising | Bullying |
Censorship | Digital divide |
Disinformation | Groupthink |
Herd mentality | Information security |
Knowledge society | Media culture |
Misinformation | Misuse of statistics |
Privacy | Propaganda |
Reputation | Social status |
Virtue signaling | Word of Mouth |
Media Safety
Strategies for using media safety including principles for preserving privacy and information security.Privacy settings | Password management |
Two-Factor authentication | Avoiding scams |
Digital footprint awareness | Fact-checking |
Parental controls | Cyberbullying prevention |
Media Habits
Developing the life skills to use media in a productive way. For example, the ability to identify and correct patterns of additive behavior in relation to engaging media such as social media, games or ecommerce.Time boxing | Using media productively |
Limiting entertainment time | Quality time with media |
Media Criticism
The ability to evaluate sources of information to assess reliability and determine fact from misinformation.Biases | Critical Thinking |
Fallacies | Information Analysis |
Media Analysis | Objectivity |
Point of View | Rational Thought |
Skepticism | Source Analysis |
Media Production
The ability to create media and participate in media culture. For example, the skills required to write a blog or create an immersive art display.Blogging | Game mods |
Graphic design | Music production |
Podcasting | Publishing |
Social media participation | Video production |
Vlogging | Writing |
Summary
Media literacy is the ability to use, analyze, evaluate, produce, distribute and promote media.Overview: Media Literacy | ||
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Definition | The ability to participate in media culture in a productive way. | |
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