This media literacy series teaches students how to critically review information presented and become masters at evaluating information in books, online, in the news, and information generated by AI. A MotionMasters Production.
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What is information literacy and why is it important? This video introduces information literacy and its benefits, discussing the dangers of information illiteracy and the spread of misinformation. It cautions against information generated by AI.A MotionMasters Production.
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This program presents seven habits and skills for improving one's information literacy. It discusses finding your information needs, developing search strategies, evaluating sources, analyzing information, considering information, using information ethically, and practicing.A MotionMasters Production.
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This program examines ways to know if a source is credible by looking at authorship and expertise, the publisher or platform, objectivity and bias, citations and references, and timeliness and currency of the information. It also presents tips for evaluating online sources by checking domain and URL, extensions, cross-referencing, and exe...
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Discussing how Boolean operators work, this program teaches search techniques for refining online searches. It also considers phrase, date range, file type, language, site-specific, numeric range, related terms, and advanced image searches.A MotionMasters Production.
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False or misleading information can easily be mistaken for truth, so the importance of fact checking and verifying cannot be overstated. This program teaches practical strategies for verifying information. It discusses cross referencing using multiple sources, investigating sources, checking primary sources, using fact-checking websites,...
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Emphasizing the importance of using information in a way that is fair, honest, and shows respect for others, this program discusses aspects of copyright, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), fair use, and privacy of information.A MotionMasters Production.
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How do you know if something is fake news? This program emphasizes the value of developing your critical thinking skills. It looks at source evaluation, media bias, political bias, ideological bias, corporate bias, sensationalism, and confirmation bias. It discusses how to use fact-checking sites, considers critical analysis of news media...
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This program emphasizes that information literacy is not just about knowing where to find information; it's about knowing how to evaluate, analyze and use that information effectively, and responsibly. It reviews the importance of critical thinking and building one's media literacy skills.A MotionMasters Production.
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