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What does the Media and Information Literate Individual enable people to do?
What does the Media and Information Literate Individual enable people to do?
- Interpret and make informed judgments as users of information and media, and become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages (correct)
- Accept media messages at face value and not question their credibility
- Rely solely on the Internet for news and information
- Disregard the messages portrayed in ads, news, movies, and TV shows
How should one approach media messages according to the text?
How should one approach media messages according to the text?
- By accepting media messages at face value without questioning their content
- By sharing media messages without verifying their accuracy
- By ignoring media messages and not engaging with them
- By looking beneath the surface and asking questions to decode what the messages are really saying (correct)
What is fake news?
What is fake news?
- Any article or video containing untrue information disguised as a credible news source (correct)
- Information presented in a straightforward manner
- News articles with controversial content
- Satirical news articles published on reputable news websites
Where does fake news typically come from?
Where does fake news typically come from?
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What is the Internet according to the text?
What is the Internet according to the text?
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Study Notes
Media and Information Literate Individuals
- Empowered to access, analyze, evaluate, and create information.
- Understand the power and impact of media and information.
- Use media and information in a responsible and ethical manner.
Approaching Media Messages
- Be critical and questioning
- Consider the source, purpose, and audience of the message.
- Look for evidence and supporting information
- Be aware of bias and manipulation.
Fake News
- Misleading or false information presented as news.
- Often spread through social media and other online platforms.
- Can have a significant impact on public opinion and decision-making.
Origin of Fake News
- Often created for political, financial, or entertainment purposes.
- May be spread by individuals, organizations, or foreign governments.
- May be intentionally misleading or simply the result of errors and misinformation.
The Internet
- A global network of interconnected computers.
- Provides access to vast amounts of information and resources.
- Enables communication and collaboration across geographical boundaries.
- Is constantly evolving and changing.
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