MediaWise is a social-first digital media literacy initiative of the nonprofit Poynter Institute. The program teaches people of all ages and backgrounds how to responsibly engage with online content in the age of information overload. The fact-checking enterprise was created in 2018 to empower citizens to find trusted sources and make sense of the vast amount of information at their fingertips. We bring simple, yet effective, digital media literacy tools to people where they are — whether they’re on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or TikTok or in one of the countries where MediaWise operates — and walk them through every step to determine what’s real and what’s not on the internet. Through MediaWise, everyone can do their part to reduce the spread of misinformation and elevate the truth. Follow MediaWise on social media to learn how to debunk viral claims and be more critical consumers of online information. Explore programs and be part of the solution at poynter.org/mediawise. We believe that when facts prevail, democracy wins.
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In our final episode of How2Internet, we’re going to show you how we find claims and make fact-check videos at the Teen Fact-Checking Network, so that you can do it yourself. https://lnkd.in/eKV3xZnw 🍎 Teachers! Check out the FREE lesson plans from PBS News Hour Classroom: https://lnkd.in/eTBTz-Sc #MediaLiteracy #Factchecking #lessonplan
📣 Calling all librarians and library workers 📣 Are you in need of a media literacy refresh? How about new, engaging media literacy materials? Check out our new library toolkit designed with you in mind for your audience! We have materials for a variety of ages and languages. Help your patrons learn how to separate fact from fiction online through this link! https://lnkd.in/e3a2Njum
📣 Exciting news alert 📣 In partnership with Noticias Telemundo Communications and with support from Google News Initiative, we have launched new Spanish-language media literacy resources ahead of the upcoming elections. MediaWise ambassadors and Noticias Telemundo journalists José Díaz-Balart, Nicole Suárez and Julio Vaqueiro walk the viewer through topics such as A.I., sharing content responsibly and election misinformation. The videos can be found on MediaWise's YouTube channel under the Courses tab. For those on the go, we have videos shorter in length under the Playlists tab. See below in comments for the links! https://lnkd.in/dcvYMUi9
📣 We are excited to announce our new partnership with TikTok where we will highlight media literacy skills for TikTok users around AI-generated content. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, one of the most impactful ways to slow the spread of AI-generated misinformation is to empower everyone with techniques to think critically about content they see online. Check out the link for more details! https://lnkd.in/eYPFpf2p
👣 How do you begin your media literacy journey? You use these skills to avoid getting caught up in the tangled web of misinformation online. 💡 Let’s talk about media literacy, what it is, what it means to be “media literate” and how using specific skills can help you spot signs of misinformation online. 🍎 Teachers! Check out the FREE lesson plans from PBS News Hour Classroom: https://lnkd.in/ezseTRbB 💥 The internet is a BIG place – but it doesn’t have to be scary. Like any adventure, we have to make sure we’re all prepped and ready to explore before moving into unknown territory. That’s why we’ve created this video series, How2Internet, brought to you by MediaWise and PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL), to help you learn the skills that will guide you on your journey to becoming a good digital citizen. https://lnkd.in/e49x96qX
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Today is International #FactCheckingDay! Which means it's the perfect time to brush up on your OWN fact-checking skills. Help fight misinformation by checking out these media literacy resources pulled together each year by MediaWise. https://lnkd.in/eExvZajy
No one likes a scam! While it may feel like a new type of scam is popping up every day, the solution is often the same: stay vigilant and use these digital media literacy skills: https://lnkd.in/eW2-KMG8 💥 The internet is a BIG place – but it doesn’t have to be scary. Like any adventure, we have to make sure we’re all prepped and ready to explore before moving into unknown territory. That’s why we’ve created this video series, How2Internet, brought to you by MediaWise and PBS Student Reporting Labs, to help you learn the skills that will guide you on your journey to becoming a good digital citizen. Teachers! Check out the FREE lesson plan from PBS News Hour Classroom: https://lnkd.in/ezseTRbB #digitalmedialiteracy #medialiteracy #scamprevention #lessonplans
Our Teen Fact-Checking Network continues its global growth to Canada! We are incredibly excited to partner with MediaSmarts | HabiloMédias. With support from the Google News Initiative, Canadian TFCN newsrooms will be launched in English and French. You may wonder, what makes the TFCN so special? The teens. They are passionate about journalism, fact-checking and media literacy. Their eagerness to be a force for good is unrivaled. Check out the link for more information! https://lnkd.in/gUmdzHAU
Join PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) and MediaWise on March 13 at 7 p.m. ET to learn about the MediaWise Toolkit, which offers essential tools for teaching teens about #medialiteracy. During the free webinar, you will hear from a teacher who employed these resources in her classroom, and you'll walk away with ready-made lesson plans you can easily use. https://lnkd.in/eP773Nrj