WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY?

Media literacy is understanding the intent of media and the effects of media. It is being able to evaluate everything you see and hear through media for truthfulness, for point of view or bias, what's there, what's left out. It is knowing why this content is being produced. It is knowing how to create your own media too. And it gives you the power to actively decide what's best for you. It can be taught in schools, at home, at community centers, anywhere key learning happens, including some great online resources.