Once huge ratings draws, reality TV shows are facing dwindling audiences in the UK and elsewhere. Is this the end of the genre, or can it adapt to survive?
Tiktok is not the only social media app to pose the threats it’s been accused of.
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The Princess of Wales is caught in a social media storm after the release of a clearly edited photo. But image editing is increasingly common, and your phone can even do it without you knowing.
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Tucker Carlson’s sycophantic interview with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and his subsequent praise for Russia’s subways, supermarkets and cheeseburgers, was not journalism. It was propaganda.
Joining up with someone who holds a different perspective influences your take on online posts.
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A new study unexpectedly found a way to help people assess social media posts with less bias and more care – pairing them up with partners who have a different perspective.
Family and friends were the top news sources for children and teens. But young people are also regularly getting news from social media.
Understanding the difference between searching the internet and doing evidence-based research is one part of addressing AI misinformation.
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Teaching students how to assess digital content can involve looking for clues about text origins, understanding the process of gathering and assessing evidence and grasping how content is generated.
Emotions can get in the way of knowing what’s true.
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Researchers identified a connection between low levels of media literacy and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in people who consume their news via social media.
Fake science websites are dressing up their content as verified and authoritative.
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South Africa has no comprehensive national media literacy programme. Often it comes down to individual teachers and schools to make learners more media literate.
Talking about vaccines with trusted health care providers and with family can help wade through the sea of information – and misinformation.
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With COVID-19 shots finally available for infants and preschoolers, knowing how to combat misinformation on social media and elsewhere could be more important than ever.
Social media has allowed fake news about the Ukraine invasion to proliferate.
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Increased media literacy education and government regulations are necessary to combat fake information on social media platforms.
Disregard for public health, like protests at hospitals challenging vaccine passports, seen at this event in September 2021 in Toronto, show schools need to expand how they teach what it means to be a responsible global citizen.
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The failure to observe public health protocols during the pandemic requires attention and action. Revitalizing global citizenship education in schools should be part of addressing the problem.
Health care providers are just one trusted source of information for parents on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for children.
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The first nationally representative survey to investigate the media literacy needs, attitudes and experiences of Australian adults shows they need more help with understanding media.
The conservative cable news channel particularly favors the term when explaining opposition to Donald Trump. This framing of the news can lead Fox viewers to see the world as us versus them.
The news helps people navigate a complex and changing pandemic world. But they may not always remember what they need to.
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Journalists use real people’s stories to ‘humanize’ the news. But these tales – whether harrowing or heartwarming – can be misleading about the pandemic’s greatest threats.
Assistant Professor, Educational Technology, Chair in Educational Leadership in the Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts - National Bank, Université Laval