medialiteracy
nounUK /ˈmiːdiə ˈlɪtərəsi/
US /ˈmiːdiə ˈlɪtərəsi/
The skill of understanding and thinking carefully about what you see and hear in movies, news, and online.
Our teacher taught us media literacy so we can spot fake news.
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2. The ability to tell real information from made-up stories online.
Media literacy helps you know when a video is a trick.
3. Knowing how ads try to make you want things.
With media literacy, kids can see why commercials are so catchy.
4. The habit of asking who made a message and why.
Media literacy means asking questions before you share a post.