Media literacy in the digital age / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin, editor.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; volume 448.

Issues in society ; volume 448

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Media literacy--Australia.

Media literacy.

Broadcast journalism--Australia.

Broadcast journalism.

Mass media--Australia.

Mass media.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, New South Wales : The Spinney Press, [2019]

Summary:

Many of us, particularly young consumers, are constantly connected online and increasingly informed by digital media. For the first time, Australians’ use of online news has surpassed traditional offline news sources. In this confusing age of misinformation, how do we make sense of media messages? Media literacy and education are essential tools; we need to be able to tell fact from fiction in news that is rapidly and pervasively generated by multiple sources via websites and digital platforms, including social media.

This book is a timely guide aimed at teachers and students, featuring expert advice on how to promote the necessary skills to access, understand, question, critically analyse and evaluate digital media. If we are to be well-informed and entertained by online content, it is important that we understand the news media environment and our engagement with it, in all of its factual, social and ethical dimensions. How is ‘fake news’ spread, and how can you detect it? What sources should you trust, and why?

Contents:

Chapter 1: Digital media consumption in Australia

Chapter 2: Media literacy and fake news

Exploring issues

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1925339971

9781925339970