English Media Literacy vocab

Question 1

lateral reading

Answer 1

A strategy for evaluating the credibility of a source by comparing it to other sources. It’s particularly useful when researching online, as it helps to identify potential weaknesses in a source and verify evidence

Question 2

fact

Answer 2

something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists

Question 3

media

Answer 3

Tools and Platforms used to communicate information.

Question 4

literacy

Answer 4

The ability to read, write, and understand information.

Question 5

bias

Answer 5

A preference for one side or opinion that can affect how information is presented.

Question 6

credibility

Answer 6

The quality of being trustworthy and believed in

Question 7

ethical

Answer 7

Relating to what is right or wrong, especially in media practices.

Question 8

artificial intelligence (a.i)

Answer 8

An evolving technology that tries to simulate human intelligence using machines.

Question 9

fake news

Answer 9

Information that is fabricated and that has been packaged and distributed to appear as legitimate news.

Question 10

emotional impact

Answer 10

An affect on someone, based on feelings and experiences, that can often be difficult to measure

Question 11

passive acceptance

Answer 11

Being receptive to external forces; not resisting; subtle participation, often without realization.

Question 12

escapism

Answer 12

the tendency to seek distraction from unpleasant realities, usually through entertainment.

Question 13

avoidance

Answer 13

the action of not doing something, or keeping away from something.

Question 14

critical thinking

Answer 14

an objective analysis of and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment.

Question 15

responsible consumerism of information

Answer 15

recognizing your obligation to carefully, accurately, and critically digest and create information.

Question 16

algorithm

Answer 16

a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Question 17

digital citizenship

Answer 17

Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level.

Question 18

media literacy (digital literacy)

Answer 18

Digital literacy is the practice of reading information online and understanding what it means, where it originated, and whether it’s accurate.

Question 19

Access

Answer 19

1. It involves finding and sharing appropriate and relevant information using media texts and technology tools.Access is defined as how, when, where, and how often people have access to the tools, technology, and digital skills necessary to thrive.

Question 20

Analyze

Answer 20

2. using critical thinking to analyze message purpose, target audience, quality, veracity, credibility, point of view, and potential effects or consequences of messages. This competency makes students effective consumers as well as conveyors of digital and media messaging.

Question 21

evaluate

Answer 21

3. Evaluating media content involves drawing one’s own meaning, judgment, and conclusions about media messages based on the information gathered during media access, thoughtful analysis, and self-reflective interpretation. This skill of evaluation, and reflection within this, helps our students become humane consumers and creators of digital and media content.

Question 22

create

Answer 22

4. Media creation is a form of expression. It encompasses learning how to express ideas through media and communication tools and using that power to create media narratives beyond those that exist in mainstream media. Students need to compose or generate content using creativity and confidence in self-expression, with awareness of purpose, audience, and composition techniques into the world of digital and media.

Question 23

act

Answer 23

5. Working individually or collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems in the family, the workplace, and the community. Students need to engage in using digital media in solving problems and at the same time take advantage of global connectivity. Act(ion) is the culmination of accessing, analyzing, and evaluating media messages.