LIFE HACKS
DIGITAL LITERACY
A refresher for internet and digital literacy
As a collective, we are finding ways to navigate the treacherous challenges associated with the internet age. With the expeditious boom in our society’s “expert” panels and information accessibility, unknowingly or knowingly, we are also faced with yet another insidious issue: MISINFORMATION.
Our community has to make it priority to fact check everything!
The intent is simple: knowledge lends to power.
That power is valuable, so take ownership of it! Next time you are faced with new/old/contradictory information, ask yourself these questions. If you are unable to answer any of them… GET TO WORK!
ACKNOWLEDGE THE SOURCE
There is confirmed proof of algorithm biases used by organizations to target users' vulnerability via the uses of search engines and social media platforms.
Why did I choose this source?
Why did this source choose me?
ACKNOWLEDGE SELF BIASES
Identify your emotions.
What are the identifiable biases?
IDENTIFY EXTERNAL BIASES
Identify external narratives.
What are the identifiable biases?
SELF EXPLORATION
Have I checked other reputable internal and external sources and/or resources
SELF EXPLANATION AND CRITICAL THINKING
Am I able to formulate my own ideas and opinion?