Discover How to Define and Teach Media Literacy in the Nov/Dec 2021 Issue
Information and media literacy are important components of library instruction. When seeking to...
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Tag: misinformation
Books to Celebrate Cultures and Foster Togetherness
There is so much misinformation circulating around the world these days. Hate has always existed but in today’s environment, it is front and center because of social media and other forms of technology that enable lies to spread...
Read MorePart 2: Polarization and New Techniques for Information Evaluation
Do We Need a New Technique for Information Evaluation? For years information professionals have created catchy ways to teach students systems for evaluation of information. School librarians have focused especially on websites...
Read MoreCritical Thinking through Conspiracies
The moon landing is fake. The earth is flat. 5G radio waves cause COVID-19 and suppress the immune system. What do these claims have in common? They are conspiracy theories. Renee Hobbs, Professor of Communication Studies,...
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