Podcast
Questions and Answers
Why are false stories easier to generate and spread via social media?
Why are false stories easier to generate and spread via social media?
- Because social media has a larger audience
- Because social media allows for the quick sharing of information (correct)
- Because social media has more credibility than mainstream media
- Because social media has stricter fact-checking policies
According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what is a common problem with most teens?
According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what is a common problem with most teens?
- They rely heavily on mainstream media
- They cannot spot fake news (correct)
- They are not interested in news stories
- They do not use social media
What is media literacy?
What is media literacy?
- The ability to spot fake news
- The ability to trust mainstream media
- The ability to generate advertising revenue
- The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media (correct)
Why do false stories often get more shares, likes, and comments than factually accurate news stories?
Why do false stories often get more shares, likes, and comments than factually accurate news stories?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
What is the purpose of click-bait titles or headlines on websites?
What is the purpose of click-bait titles or headlines on websites?
Which social media platform has faced fierce criticism over the amount of fake news it generates?
Which social media platform has faced fierce criticism over the amount of fake news it generates?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
What is media literacy?
What is media literacy?
Why are false stories often more popular than factually accurate news stories on social media?
Why are false stories often more popular than factually accurate news stories on social media?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?
Why is media literacy considered an essential skill in today's world?
Why is media literacy considered an essential skill in today's world?
