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What does media literacy primarily involve?
What does media literacy primarily involve?
What aspect of media messages do people interpret differently?
What aspect of media messages do people interpret differently?
What is a 'filter bubble'?
What is a 'filter bubble'?
What do the embedded values in media represent?
What do the embedded values in media represent?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the Algorithm in Social Media?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Algorithm in Social Media?
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What is 'confirmation bias'?
What is 'confirmation bias'?
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Which term refers to how a story is constructed or presented?
Which term refers to how a story is constructed or presented?
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What type of media includes both internet and mobile applications?
What type of media includes both internet and mobile applications?
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Study Notes
Media Literacy
- Media literacy is the ability to critically analyze messages in various media forms (music videos, websites, films, etc.), questioning the underlying motives, money, values, and ownership.
Key Concepts of Media Literacy
- Media messages are constructed: Media content is not neutral; it's created with intent.
- Different people experience media differently: Interpretations of media depend on individual experiences and perspectives.
- Media hold embedded values and viewpoints: Media often reflects biases and perspectives, potentially omitting alternative viewpoints.
- Most media aims to gain profit and/or power: Profit and influence are frequently key motivations behind media creation.
Types of Media
- Print Media: Information produced on paper (e.g., newspapers, magazines).
- Broadcast Media: Electronic transmission of information (e.g., radio, television, film).
- Digital Media: Content distributed via the internet and mobile apps.
- Social Media: Media focused on social engagement and interaction.
Social Media and the Algorithm
- Engagement: Social media often aims to maximize user engagement, often relying on emotional responses.
- Personalized Content: Websites and apps tailor content based on perceived user preferences.
- Filter Bubble: A situation where a user's online experience is limited to information that aligns with existing beliefs.
- Cognitive Bias: Limitations in thinking due to personal experiences and preferences shaping perception.
- Confirmation Bias: A tendency to favor information confirming pre-existing beliefs.
Ideas and Terms in Media Literacy
- News Cycle: Current trending news topics.
- Narrative: The overall story or message.
- Framing: The way a news story is presented.
- Bias vs. Objectivity: Differentiation between opinions and factually based news.
- Editorial vs. News: Distinction between opinion pieces and factual reporting.
- Echo Chamber: News outlets reinforcing one another's viewpoints.
Misinformation and Fake News
- Misinformation: False or inaccurate information, possibly intended to deceive.
- Disinformation: Deliberately false or misleading information.
- Corroboration: Additional support for claims or information.
- Lateral Reading: Verifying online information through external sources.
- SIFT: A method (Stop, Investigate, Find better, Trace) for evaluating questionable online content.
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Test your understanding of the key concepts of media literacy. This quiz explores how media messages are constructed, the varying experiences individuals have with media, and the influence of embedded values. Sharpen your analytical skills and gain insights into the motivations behind different media forms.
