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This issue is indeed important, so here are three resources that can help you to make sense of the issue if you want to learn more:  

Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms is a web page created by a well-known independent research centre Common Sense. This resource is a collection of useful links that will help to explore the topic that includes parts of media such as creating and producing media, interpreting it, the platforms and how it can be manipulated. I really recommend visiting this page, because it centralises a variety of written and audio-visual resources that can be useful when exploring the topic.

 

Quick-Guide to Misinformation & Media Literacy is quite a brief piece of information, but it succeeds to explain the definition of media literacy and addresses important issues such as understanding the source, judging the facts and opinions and being able to evaluate if misinformation can be created for financial gain. 

 

Mrs Fisher was indeed the channel that helped me to make sense of many media theorists and concepts, as well as provided with useful analysis. Although it is aimed at A-Level Media students, I keep using it when I want to refresh my knowledge about representation, audiences and industries. Highly recommended for beginners in media world. 

 

References 

 

Higgin, T. (2020). Media literacy resources for classrooms. Common Sense.https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/media-literacy-resources-for-classrooms#Creating%20Media%20and%20Media%20Production

 

Mrs Fisher. (n.d.). Home [YouTube channel]. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKrxp4BcJrGLzmqAhCjASg

 

Quick-guide to misinformation & media literacy. (2022). Connect Safely. Retrieved April 28, 2022, from https://www.connectsafely.org/quick-guide-to-misinformation-media-literacy/

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