One of the most useful media literacy tools to understand today is the CRAAP Test. It was first developed by California State University to help students judge whether a source of information is reliable. Each letter in CRAAP stands for…
Every day we come across hundreds of messages, videos, and news posts online. Some are true, some are half-true, and some are completely fake. In such a noisy information world, how can you tell what to trust? One simple method…
Image Credits: Created by ChatGPT Why This Matters QR codes have become part of everyday life from paying at a tea stall to scanning tickets at events. They’re fast, convenient, and everywhere. But that’s exactly why scammers love them too.…
Credit: SME Futures Why This Matters:In today’s digital world, finding jobs online has become the norm. But along with genuine opportunities, the internet has also opened the doors for scammers who exploit job seekers. Fake job offers are increasingly circulating…
The SMART Check method is another simple and effective way to judge whether information you come across online can be trusted. It helps you slow down and think before believing or forwarding anything. The word SMART stands for five key…
The SIFT method is simple and smart way to check whether the information you see online is trustworthy. It was developed by media expert Mike Caulfield and is now widely used in schools and digital literacy workshops. The idea is…
The Shiny Trap of Digital Gold The world of cryptocurrency once symbolised innovation and financial freedom, the idea that anyone, anywhere, could invest and grow rich with just a few clicks. But in recent years, that dream has turned into…
The Media Literacy project is an initiative by Fact Crescendo aimed at fostering accurate knowledge and understanding of today’s fast-evolving digital media landscape. This project aims to enhance the skills needed to analyse, critique, evaluate, and comprehend digital media content…
In an age where information travels at an extraordinary speed, separating between fact and fiction has become a valuable skill. The traditional method of reading an article from start to finish might not be sufficient today when misinformation has tainted…
To navigate this information landscape successfully, media literacy becomes a crucial skill. In the era of social media, distinguishing between credible news and misinformation is more challenging than ever. The sheer volume of information creates confusion and makes it hard…
