Disinformation, Misinformation and Media Literacy

Truth matters:

Developing media and information literacy skills is essential for everyone, regardless of age. It empowers you to be a critical thinker, responsible consumer of information, and informed citizen.

Trust me?:

Don’t rely on one source of information. Always try to find many sources that confirm the information you’re seeing.

Types of Misinformation and Disinformation:

Misinformation and disinformation can come in many forms, including:

Fake news articles: These articles look like real news stories, but they contain false or misleading information.

Social media posts: On social media, false information can be manipulated.

Misleading images or videos: Create a false impression using images and videos.

Out-of-context information: Taking information out of context can change its meaning.

Misinformation vs. Disinformation:

While both are harmful, it’s important to understand the difference:

Misinformation: Spread, often due to lack of knowledge or verification.

Disinformation: spread to deceive people and manipulate their beliefs.