{"id":8290,"date":"2023-02-04T11:31:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T16:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaafiaafrc.org\/adtc\/?p=8290"},"modified":"2023-04-04T11:34:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T16:34:51","slug":"digital-media-literacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaafiaafrc.org\/adtc\/digital-media-literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Media Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to interpret and evaluate information online, whether you&#8217;re reading an article, watching a video, or using social media.<\/p>\n<div class=\"collection-content\">\n<h3 aria-label=\"Evaluating information unit\">Evaluating information<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"collection-items section-0 first-section\">\n<li id=\"judging-online-information\" class=\"5bbce7d745f05d1024a39524\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/judging-online-information\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 1\">1<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/judging-online-information\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Judging Online Information<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/judging-online-information\/1\/\">Use these strategies to judge information you read online.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"practice-evaluating-a-webpage\" class=\"5bbce7eb45f05d1024a39525\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/practice-evaluating-a-webpage\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 2\">2<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/practice-evaluating-a-webpage\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Practice Evaluating a Webpage<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/practice-evaluating-a-webpage\/1\/\">Learn how to evaluate a website for credibility and content.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"how-to-read-a-webpage\" class=\"5bbce9d545f05d1024a39528\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-to-read-a-webpage\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 3\">3<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-to-read-a-webpage\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">How to Read a Webpage<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-to-read-a-webpage\/1\/\">Use these tips for reading a webpage.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"what-is-sponsored-content\" class=\"58543a6be7b9330e58b9ff23\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-sponsored-content\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 4\">4<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-sponsored-content\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">What is Sponsored Content?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-sponsored-content\/1\/\">Learn how to identify sponsored content. <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"what-is-clickbait\" class=\"58937c6bb0daa30e10ddb2f8\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-clickbait\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 5\">5<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-clickbait\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">What is Clickbait?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-clickbait\/1\/\">Learn more about clickbait and how it&#8217;s used in today&#8217;s high-tech world.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"what-is-targeted-advertising\" class=\"5852b6f3e7b9330e58b9ff11\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-targeted-advertising\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 6\">6<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-targeted-advertising\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">What is Targeted Advertising?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-targeted-advertising\/1\/\">Learn more about how advertisers use targeted ads to try and sell products to Internet users.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"how-ads-and-clicks-shape-the-internet\" class=\"5be1d6aa686707122ccd266c\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-ads-and-clicks-shape-the-internet\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 7\">7<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-ads-and-clicks-shape-the-internet\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">How Ads and Clicks Shape the Internet<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-ads-and-clicks-shape-the-internet\/1\/\">Learn how ads and click shaped the Internet into its current form with this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-label=\"Media unit\">Media<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"collection-items section-1 second-section\">\n<li id=\"deconstructing-media-messages\" class=\"5c0a745f77c05003547285d0\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/deconstructing-media-messages\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 8\">8<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/deconstructing-media-messages\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Deconstructing Media Messages<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/deconstructing-media-messages\/1\/\">Learn how to deconstruct the meaning of media messages in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"the-problem-with-photo-manipulation\" class=\"5ccb1ea7e5c6c4116cbd9de9\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-problem-with-photo-manipulation\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 9\">9<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-problem-with-photo-manipulation\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">The Problem with Photo Manipulation<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-problem-with-photo-manipulation\/1\/\">Learn how photo manipulation can distort reality and affect your mental well-being in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"recognizing-persuasive-language\" class=\"5c0a7fb277c05003547285d2\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/recognizing-persuasive-language\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 10\">10<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/recognizing-persuasive-language\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Recognizing Persuasive Language<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/recognizing-persuasive-language\/1\/\">Learn how to recognize several types of persuasive language in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"the-blur-between-facts-and-opinions-in-the-media\" class=\"5d5adbef285a05400868a2f0\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-blur-between-facts-and-opinions-in-the-media\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 11\">11<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-blur-between-facts-and-opinions-in-the-media\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">The Blur Between Facts and Opinions in the Media<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/the-blur-between-facts-and-opinions-in-the-media\/1\/\">Learn about facts and opinion in the media and how you can tell the difference in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-label=\"Social media and smartphones unit\">Social media and smartphones<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"collection-items section-2 third-section\">\n<li id=\"what-is-an-echo-chamber\" class=\"5cfe574f6c905f31240c6ae6\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-an-echo-chamber\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 12\">12<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-an-echo-chamber\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">What is an Echo Chamber?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-an-echo-chamber\/1\/\">Learn how echo chambers can create misinformation and distort perspectives.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"how-filter-bubbles-isolate-you\" class=\"5bfd9b8677c05003547284bd\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-filter-bubbles-isolate-you\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 13\">13<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-filter-bubbles-isolate-you\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">How Filter Bubbles Isolate You<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-filter-bubbles-isolate-you\/1\/\">Learn how filter bubbles isolate your online experience in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"what-is-fake-news\" class=\"5849b4dbe7b9330e58b9fefa\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-fake-news\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 14\">14<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-fake-news\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">What is Fake News?<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/what-is-fake-news\/1\/\">Use these tips to spot and avoid fake news.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"how-social-media-stars-make-money\" class=\"5be1ffe5686707122ccd2673\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-social-media-stars-make-money\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 15\">15<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><span class=\"title-text\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-social-media-stars-make-money\/1\/\">How Social Media Stars Make <\/a>Money Learn<\/span><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/how-social-media-stars-make-money\/1\/\">\u00a0more about how social media stars make money in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"always-on-in-a-digital-world\" class=\"5c37416ba4fcfc21b421ff86\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/always-on-in-a-digital-world\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 16\">16<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><span class=\"title-text\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/always-on-in-a-digital-world\/1\/\">Always On in a Digital <\/a>World Learn<\/span><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/always-on-in-a-digital-world\/1\/\">\u00a0about the problems of always being connected to the digital world in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"why-we-cant-stop-scrolling\" class=\"5e600a7243e83e1dc8c142f9\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-stop-scrolling\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 17\">17<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-stop-scrolling\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Why We Can&#8217;t Stop Scrolling<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-stop-scrolling\/1\/\">Learn more about why we can&#8217;t stop scrolling on our smartphones in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"why-we-cant-just-pick-a-movie\" class=\"5e610b4043e83e1dc8c142fb\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-just-pick-a-movie\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 18\">18<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-just-pick-a-movie\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">Why We Can&#8217;t Just Pick a Movie<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/why-we-cant-just-pick-a-movie\/1\/\">Learn how too many choices can paralyze your thinking in this free lesson.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"fomo-our-relationship-with-social-media\" class=\"5e6260c350b4cc11f0412f49\">\n<div class=\"lesson-link\">\n<p><a class=\"seq-num\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/fomo-our-relationship-with-social-media\/1\/\" aria-label=\"lesson 19\">19<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tutorial-info\"><a class=\"lesson-title tutorial-lesson-link\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/fomo-our-relationship-with-social-media\/1\/\"><span class=\"title-text\">FOMO: Our Relationship with Social Media<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lesson-description\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/digital-media-literacy\/fomo-our-relationship-with-social-media\/1\/\">Learn how social media contributes to our fear of missing out.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to interpret and evaluate information online, whether you&#8217;re reading an article, watching a video, or using social media. 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