What is Media Literacy, and why do we care?

Let’s start with a different question.

Have you read this article?

Alien DNA, say what?!

Just kidding, everyone.

“Just under half of the people asked in the survey said they share information on social media to inform people and to “enrich” those around them. Conversely, they found 68 percent share to reinforce and project a certain image of themselves – in a sense, to “define” themselves.” – IFLScience!

59% of links shared on Twitter have never actually been opened!

What you share is who you are.

Pay attention to what you post.

“Media Literacy is a 21st century approach to education. It provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms — from print to video to the Internet. Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a democracy.” – MediaLit.org

The first step to solving a problem IS….

We need to:● Think before we post/share/comment/like● Do these things with a purpose

How can we become more media literate?

We need to be consistent. “I love Taco Bell.”

We also need to be strategic. “I love Taco Bell.”

Andrew W.K. Spends $1,800 At Taco Bell

● Starred in Tbell’s first ever TV show “Let’s Big Happy”

● Used his unlimited purple Tbell giftcard to throw a massive Taco Bell party