Stop,
Think,
Check.
Not everything you see, is as it seems.
Future Fluent project on media literacy, aims to address the critical need for media literacy among the youth in North Macedonia. Given the pervasive influence of social media and digital platforms, it is imperative to equip young people with the skills to critically assess and navigate the information they encounter online.
Stop.
Before you share anything online, stop and think about its accuracy. A quick pause can prevent the spread of misinformation.
Think.
When you see information, think critically. Who created it? What’s their motive? Are there biases?
Check.
Always check the facts before believing or sharing information. Use credible sources and fact-checking tools.
Misinformation can spread rapidly through digital platforms, creating confusion and misleading individuals. This section helps users understand different types of misinformation, such as fake news and deepfakes, and provides practical techniques for verifying sources and fact-checking information.
Understanding Media Messages.
Media messages are crafted to inform, persuade, or entertain. This section will teach you how to analyze the purpose, target audience, and underlying messages of media content, helping you recognize bias and propaganda.
Purpose and Audience
How to identify the intended purpose and target audience of media content.
Recognizing Bias
Techniques to detect bias and understand its impact on media consumption.
Spotting Propaganda
Examples and strategies for identifying propaganda in media.
Evaluating Sources.
Not all sources of information are created equal. This topic focuses on assessing the credibility of different media sources, helping users differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of information.
1. Source Evaluation Criteria: Key factors to consider when evaluating the reliability of a source.
2. Credible vs. Non-Credible Sources: Characteristics of trustworthy sources and red flags of unreliable ones.
3. Cross-Referencing Information: How to verify information by cross-referencing multiple sources.
Digital Footprint and Privacy.
Every online action leaves a digital footprint. This section educates you on the impact of their digital footprint and provides best practices for protecting privacy online.
Managing Your Digital Footprint: Practical steps to control and minimize your digital footprint.
Privacy Protection Tips: Best practices for safeguarding personal information online.
Privacy Tools: Recommended tools and settings to enhance online privacy.
Media Production.
Creating media content comes with responsibilities. This section covers the basics of producing responsible media content and the ethical considerations involved in media production.
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Introduction to Media Production: Overview of the media production process.
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Ethical Media Creation: Guidelines for ethical considerations in media content creation.
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Technical Skills: Basic skills and tools needed for producing high-quality media content.
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Content Creation Tips: Practical advice for creating engaging and responsible media.
Supported by
Initiative for empowering youth in media literacy supported by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in North Macedonia.
