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Author
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"Whether we like it or not, communication technologies -- ever smaller, more convergent, and comprehensive -- are tightly woven into the cultural fabric of our everyday lives. How did we get here? And what exactly does it mean to be 'literate' in this new media era? Media Literacies: A Critical Introduction traces the history of media literacy and grapples with the fresh challenges posed by the convergent media of the 21st century. The book explores...
Author
Publisher
Open Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
What does it mean to be media literate in today's world? How are we transformed by the many media infrastructures around us? We are immersed in a world mediated by information and communication technologies (ICTs). From hardware like smartphones, smartwatches, and home assistants to software like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, our lives have become a complex, interconnected network of relations. Scholarship on media literacy has tended...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"To thrive in a media-saturated society, people need to ask critical questions about what we watch, see, listen to, read and use. Covering topics from news and information to the internet to media consumption and addiction, this key textbook provides the tools to both empower and protect students as they navigate our increasingly complex media environment"--
Author
Series
Italienischdidaktik im Dialog volume Volume 3
Publisher
ibidem -Verlag
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Deutsch
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fake news is a . . . problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. How fake news spreads, the problems fake news causes, how to recognize and keep from spreading it are discussed."--
Author
Series
Publisher
ALA Editions
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isn't, is front and center across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriate research and evaluation skills and become more information savvy. But none of this is new for librarians and information professionals, particularly for those who teach information literacy. Cooke, a Library Journal Mover & Shaker, believes that the current situation represents a golden opportunity...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe...
Author
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"During the recent presidential election, "media literacy" became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that 8 to 18 year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by "media multitasking." Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they...
Series
Information and Learning Science volume Volume 118, number 9/10 (1348/1349)
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fake news is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy.
19) Media & the news
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
"Jobs in the media, media diversity, and identifying fake news are all explored in this unique look at the role of the media in our lives. A handy timeline makes it easy to track historical change and important innovations in media"--