media literacy

This book arms readers with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective they need to navigate the tricky world of social media and educate others about how to do so in an informed, intelligent way.

". . . introduction to how marketing and advertising works to convince consumers to buy products or believe in certain ideas. Readers will learn about persuasion, credible marketing, and how their tastes and opinions are targeted and shaped from an early age"--OCLC.

"This [text] examines the roots of modern clickbait in the sensationalism of yellow journalism, while guiding readers through the process of recognizing clickbait and reacting to it in savvy ways"--Amazon.

"This . . . [text] explores what filter bubbles are and how they work. It looks at the potential downsides of filter bubbles, such as deepening political divides and the rise of confirmation bias. It offers helpful advice about how to recognize this challenge of the digital age and how to break out of the bubble"--Amazon.

"This book explores the most common usage of the term disinformation, the intentional spread of false information for political means, and provides guidance for how to spot it online, with special attention paid to its propagation through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. With colorful photographs and sidebars about the role of social media, sock puppet accounts, and bots, readers learn about media literacy and how to read sources with a critical eye"--Amazon.

In this book, readers will learn the differences between facts and opinions.

"Introduces readers to the media literacy skills needed to evaluate and understand the difference between fact and opinion in media. Includes a hands-on activity related to media literacy"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces basic concepts of media literacy for the early grades, discussing mass communication formats and conventions.

"What does it mean to be biased? Emerging readers need to know the differences between facts, fiction, and opinions. Readers will also learn how facts, fiction, and opinions affect advertisements, news reports, blogs, and more"--Provided by publisher.