A Guide to Media Literacy

Everyone from the President of the United States to a posh toddler can carry an iPhone and send off mass messages to hundreds and thousands of online influencers. We connect at the touch of a button and make decisions with the flick of a wrist. As a result, it’s especially important for employees, students, influencers, and everyday users to have media literacy and understand the consequences that follow online actions.

Educators have adapted to the times and incorporated media literacy skills into the educational standards of every state through a variety of subjects. From language arts to mathematics, humanities, and social sciences, every curriculum can touch on digital messaging.

If you are looking to teach your child or students about media literacy, here is an excellent article explaining how you can accomplish this.

 

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