Media literacy is taking the full responsibility to critically analyze the stories or information presented by mass media and to determine the accuracy and creditability of the given information.

Lets consider the following questions.

  • How do notable individuals use social media?

Notable individuals use social media to connect with other people like normal people do. They also use to promote their work or brands. Through social media they bring awareness to themselves and also gets feedback on their work.

  • What are the benefits of being in the public eye and having a PLN?

Benefits of being in the public eye would be having a great amount money so they could host events to get to know people in the same industry. When an individual becomes famous, many various opportunities open up whether its career related or not. Wherever they go local or international they are always well recognized.

  • Building community with online tools provided by the employer can be limiting, what are the perceived restrictions and benefits?

Restriction – With the online tools provided by the employer, the employees should very careful when handling business related issues or meetings in order to not to harm the employer’s reputation.

Benefit – The employer has more trusted connections with regard to the workplace and that makes the employees create more connections and gain knowledge about the work they do.

  • Delivering information in a connected society requires verifiable resources, how do build a PLN to rely on?

Currently building trustworthy connections with different individuals is very risky because there are a lot of scammers out there. The best way to build a trustworthy PLN would be to take small steps in getting to know each other and building trust little by little.

  • How do those, who are veteran storytellers, minimize the risk of sharing misinformation?

Veteran storytellers minimize the risk of sharing misinformation by sharing their own experience with a group of people who went through the same experience. So, that if any information is wrong there is always another person to correct it.

  • Identify the risks and benefits of engaging with a public audience in a media space and consider what the risks for a public figure or person in a position of trust (educator, lawyer, government official) may be?

The benefit when engaging with a public audience in a media space would be the ability to talk to the officials directly and ask any questions from them and the risk would be the ability to determine the provided information to be accurate or not. Since we do not 100% know if the source of information is true or not.  

  • How to best address negative replies and reviews which reflect your personal values?

The best way to address negative replies and reviews would be by paying attention to their point of view and then analyzing it and giving a neutral response. Showing anger would make things worse.

  • How does open dialogues about media literacy and information can create conflict? Why does this happen?

Open dialogues about media literacy and information may create conflicts and that’s because every individual has a different perspective on the information received. Some tend to believe the information; some need more evidence and clarification, and some do not believe in it instead they have their own point of view.

  • Thoughts on the benefits of having a PLN that values media literacy.

Benefits of having a PLN that values media literacy would be it helps you to access the most current information, access valuable resources, advice, and support. Also, can engage in meaningful conversations and discussions.