media literacy

"This insightful book explores the fake news phenomenon, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--Provided by publisher.

"As news media has moved past established old-time sources and into new forms--and as the cry of 'fake news' is used for both false sources and real news that people dislike--it becomes more and more difficult to know what to trust. In this informative book, readers will learn what clues and signs to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news media. Useful tips will help them figure out when to look deeper on social media, and intriguing facts will give perspective to help them learn more about the role of the free press in U.S. society"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines why fake information spreads, the dangers it can cause, and how readers can recognize fake news and avoid having their opinions shaped by it"--.

"Students . . . live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the . . . information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with . . . diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online"--OCLC.

"Digital citizenship curriculum needs to be taught at two levels at once--horizontal (the world immediately around students) and vertical (connecting to the rest of the world). This book provides education leaders a strategic road map that demonstrates how to incorporate these concepts into the curriculum . . . [It] provides a five-year-plan for developing a digital citizenship program in your school; covers such topics as digital ethics and leveled approaches to digital citizenship; walks through the digital citizenship responsibilities and opportunities inherent in various roles, including library media specialists, classroom educators and special ed teachers; and offers strategies for spreading digital citizenship internationally and explores the future of digital citizenship"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the importance of good sources, focusing on how to determinate the quality of a source, why it's important, and more.

Explores the history of Fake News and provides tips for how to spot it.

Readers will learn about the foundations and value of press freedom, be introduced to important investigative reports, get background on historical and recent press controversies, read how easily disinformation can spread, and discover the tools and resources available to help news consumers detect fake news and stop its spread.

Although news outlets are meant to be impartial, they have never been perfectly unbiased. After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the term "fake news" became part of people's vocabulary, adding to the public's mistrust of the media. In today's society, learning how to cultivate media literacy by spotting unreliable sources and biased reporting is crucial. This volume explores the fake news phenomenon and offers readers tips on how to be critical of what they see reported.

"Students . . . live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the . . . information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with . . . diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online"--OCLC.