Mastering Digital Media Literacy: Navigating Information in the Digital Age

- Critically evaluate digital media: Identify trustworthy sources and detect bias and (mis/dis)misinformation.
- Consume digital media ethically: Engage responsibly online and understand media's societal impact.
- Utilize digital media literacy tools: Use fact-checking websites and frameworks to verify information.

1. Mastering Digital Media Literacy S elcen O zturkcan Assoc. Prof. of Business Administration, Linnaeus University, Sweden [email protected] Guest Lecture University of Europe for Applied Sciences May 2024

2. You will learn to Critically evaluate digital media: Identify trustworthy sources and detect bias and (mis/dis)misinformation . Consume digital media ethically: Engage responsibly online and understand media's societal impact. Utilize digital media literacy tools: Use fact-checking websites and frameworks to verify information.

3. What is digital media literacy?

4. Steps

5. Context

6. The Digital Age

7. Understanding Digital Media

8. training programs for digital literacy Bridging the Digital Divide public Wi-Fi initiatives affordable digital devices

9. Analyzing Digital Media

10. Critical Consumption of Digital Media

11. Recognizing Bias and (Mis/Dis)information Implement skepticism in media consumption aid in identifying real information Utilize fact-checking tools and methods validate information authenticity (fake news) Promote reliance on reputable sources fortify credibility assessment, mitigate bias

12. Creating Digital Content

13. Engaging with Digital Media fuel public discourse and influence shape public opinions and drive social changes digital platforms redefine relationships reshaped personal identities and social connections empower individuals and communities sense of agency and community participation

14. safeguard personal data against misuse privacy breaches Digital Footprint

15. Digital Citizenship

16. Strengthen analytical skills to identify trustworthy sources of information Tips on how to spot reliable information and manage the flood of media on a daily basis Awareness

17. Tools and Resources

18. Challenges in the Digital Age

19. ensuring data authenticity and privacy protection Future Trends – deep fake Deepfake technology: What is it, how does it work, and what can it be used for? BBC (4:28 min) https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/69009887 Spot the deepfake: The AI tools undermining our own eyes and ears Politico https://www.politico.eu/article/spot-deepfake-artificial-intelligence-tools-undermine-eyes-ears/

20. new media platforms implications on content credibility Future Trends – AI content https://www.channel1.ai

21. integration of AI and VR / AR … Future Trends – Augmented Reality (AR) AR Contact Lens https://youtu.be/wGB-VuPQThk   (2:09)

22. Food for Thought What are some examples of fake news you've encountered on social media? How did you determine they were fake? Think about a news article or video you watched recently. What steps did you take to check its credibility before believing or sharing it?

23. You have learned to: Critically evaluate digital media: Identify trustworthy sources and detect bias and (mis/dis)information. Consume digital media ethically: Engage responsibly online and understand media's societal impact. Utilize digital media literacy tools: Use fact-checking websites and frameworks to verify information.

24. Digital Media Literacy Resources Fact-Checking Websites Snopes: www.snopes.com Investigates and debunks myths, rumors , and misinformation. FactCheck.org : www.factcheck.org Provides factual information about political claims and news. PolitiFact: www.politifact.com Rates the accuracy of statements made by politicians and public figures. Media Analysis Tools NewsGuard : www.newsguardtech.com Browser extension that provides trust ratings for news websites. Media Bias/Fact Check: www.mediabiasfactcheck.com Rates media sources for bias and accuracy. Ad Fontes Media: www.adfontesmedia.com Media bias chart that rates news sources based on bias and reliability. Educational Resources Common Sense Media: www.commonsensemedia.org Offers reviews and advice on media and technology. CrashCourse Media Literacy: www.youtube.com/crashcourse A YouTube series on digital media literacy. The News Literacy Project: www.newslit.org Provides tools and resources to teach how to discern credible news.

25. S elcen O zturkcan Assoc. Prof. of Business Administration, Linnaeus University, Sweden [email protected]