Media Literacy

Digital technology has transformed media for both consumers and journalists. Though becoming an informed citizen is easier than ever with online publications, blogs, and aggregated news feeds, readers also need to assess the credibility and bias of each news source. Another critical issue is protecting private information online. This series is an authoritative guide to all the opportunities and potential pitfalls of online journalism, making it valuable for students who engage in digital media as well as those interested in becoming journalists.
• Reinforces Common Core standards for media literacy and the acquiring of content knowledge by instructing readers how to access, analyze, evaluate, create, synthesize, report on, and interact with media information old and new, print and digital
• Emphasizes online safety and ethics as well as exciting new digital possibilities
• Addresses current issues such as net neutrality, anonymous sources, and the impact of profit models on content