Media Literacy
Understanding & critiquing media
Check If Sources Are Real
Verify whether news sources and websites are trustworthy. Essential for school research and avoiding fake news.
Fact-Check Claims
Use reliable methods to verify if something is true. Protect yourself from misinformation everywhere.
Spot Bias and Manipulation
Recognize when media, ads, or people are trying to influence you unfairly. Stay in control of your own opinions.
Read Charts and Stats
Understand graphs, statistics, and data presentations. Useful for school projects and informed decisions.
Find Original Sources
Track down where information actually comes from. Great research skill for any project.
Evaluate Online Information
Judge whether websites, social media posts, and online claims are reliable. Stay safe and informed online.
Understand Media Business Models
Know how news outlets make money and how that affects content. Critical thinking about information incentives.
Recognize Clickbait
Spot headlines designed to manipulate you into clicking. Consumer protection for attention economy.
Understand Algorithms
Know how social media and search engines decide what you see. Digital literacy for information consumption.
Practice Lateral Reading
Verify information by checking multiple sources simultaneously. Research technique for accuracy.
Identify Deepfakes
Recognize artificially generated images, videos, and audio. Digital forensics for authentic information.
Understand Media Ownership
Know who owns major news outlets and how that affects coverage. Structural analysis for information bias.
Create Media Responsibly
Share information online ethically and accurately. Digital citizenship for responsible communication.
Understand Information Warfare
Recognize when foreign governments or bad actors try to manipulate public opinion. Security awareness for democracy.
Teach Media Literacy
Help others develop critical thinking about media and information. Educational leadership for community resilience.