Media Literacy

MEDIA LITERACY & SPOTTING FAKE NEWS

What Is Media Literacy?

"Media literacy is the ability to identify different types of media and understand the messages they're sending. Kids take in a huge amount of information from a wide array of sources, far beyond the traditional media (TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines) of most parents' youth. There are text messages, memes, viral videos, social media, video games, advertising, and more. But all media shares one thing: Someone created it. And it was created for a reason. Understanding that reason is the basis of media literacy" (Common Sense Media).

Why Is It Important To Be Media Literate?

• To be a good consumer of information
• To distinguish between quality and poor sources
• To identify bias
• To think critically and form ones own views

How Can This Guide Help You?

This guide was created by the WA library staff to aid students in identifying quality sources not only for research needs, but as an everyday consumer of media and news.

Want to Learn More About Fake News?

Check out the WA Digital Learning Specialists Google site.