Internet Know How: Information Literacy in the Digital Age
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"Internet Know How: Information Literacy in the Digital Age" explains how to evaluate online information in a media-rich world. The video covers key digital literacy and information literacy skills, including identifying ads and advertorials, recognizing bias, checking author credibility, comparing multiple sources, fact-checking, and understanding algorithms and target audiences. It also addresses fake news, peer-reviewed sources, library databases, plagiarism, copyright, citation practices, and common knowledge. With clear examples from news, social media, research, and consumer decisions, the content strengthens critical reading, critical thinking, and ethical research habits. This video aligns with school curricula focused on media literacy, research skills, argument evaluation, and responsible use of information in academic and everyday contexts. Part of the "Internet Know How" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 15 minutes, 15 seconds
- Topic: Education, Language Arts, Technology
- Subtopic: Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, Information Literacy, Internet, Library and Reference Skills
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: Internet Know How
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