Media Literacy

What is Media Literacy?

In today's digital world, it is more important than ever for people to be able to determine a source's validity and reliability. When it comes to media, the topic of "fake news" has been mentioned more often due to the easy manner in which news can be created, reproduced, edited, and distributed through social media and other online venues.

As consumers of media and information, we need to work to become more aware of the resources we use - where they come from, who produced/wrote them, why they were created, and for whom they were produced/written.

This page consists of a variety of media literacy resources for teachers and students. Please feel free to explore and utilize these resources when appropriate.

"Beyond 'Fake News' - 10 Types of Misleading News" Infographic

Misinformation Infographic - News Literacy Project

News Literacy in the Age of AI - News Literacy Project

Confirmation Bias vs. Motivated Reasoning Infographic - News Literacy Project

Common Sense: Teens and the News, 2020 Infographic

Video: "Deepfakes and Democracy" (Common Sense Education)

Common Sense Media: "5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media"