Teaching Teens Media Literacy 101

by Karen Jensen, TLT | Blogs
Nov 29, 2016 | Filed in Blogs
Media Literacy 101 TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16 Decoded: he would prefer it if only rich people could vote  https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/803286999692115969 … Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:46:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16 A tweet string on media literacy. 1) always review the source. Who? What? Why? Where? How? 2) examine media bias 3) examine personal bias Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:50:05 ReplyRetweetFavorite TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16 4) […]

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Media Literacy 101



  1. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    Decoded: he would prefer it if only rich people could vote  https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/803286999692115969 …

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:46:05



  2. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16

    A tweet string on media literacy.

    1) always review the source. Who? What? Why? Where? How?
    2) examine media bias
    3) examine personal bias

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:50:05



  3. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    4) read entire piece
    5) after reading, write a real headline that summarizes article for self
    6) pay attention to what is AND isn't said

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:51:04



  4. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    7) check for code words and euphemisms. Reread with real words in their place
    8) cross check with other reputable sources
    9) save for future

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:52:32



  5. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    10) when talking w/others, be able to cite possibly multiple, reputable sources
    11) examine financial contributions of sources

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:53:43



  6. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    12) to preserve freedom of press, pay for your news. Investigative journalists need to make a living. And we need them.

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:54:31



  7. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    13) Differentiate between verifiable facts and stated opinions.
    14) Ask follow up questions! How? Why?

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 20:56:46



  8. TLT16
    TeenLibrarianToolbox@TLT16
    15) Put everything in context. Historical. Regional. Context matters.

    Mon, Nov 28 2016 21:00:23


 

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