Disinformation, Misinformation and Media Literacy

Tell me the meaning of fake news.

“Fake news” is a term often used to describe false information. But, “misinformation” and “disinformation” are more accurate terms as they show both the intentional and unintentional spreading of false information.

Media and Information Literacy Project:

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Tell me the importance of media literacy?

Media literacy is important because it helps you:

Be a critical thinker and problem solver

Make informed decisions

Avoid being misled by false information

Take part in democracy

More definitions:

Media literacy: The ability to understand, test, and create media messages.