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Source: (Reddit, 2017) Could you tell that the above images were Photoshop-ed and fake? No? Well, neither could I! Whether is it to spread fake news or gain publicity, some people will stop at nothing to present false information for their own gains, though some might be attributed to poor journalism. Therefore it is important to understand how to access the quality of information on the Web through acquiring skills like Media Literacy, Information Literacy and Data Literacy. Continue reading →

There are a variety sources of information that we can select from media such as books, radio broadcasts, journals, television report..etc. Especially, the appearance of the internet and World Wide Web has brought a broader source of information for the users. However, not all information is accurate and reliable, it needs to be evaluated carefully to ensure authenticity and reliability. It is important to have a critical skill in evaluating the information authenticity and credibility. Continue reading →

Are you a victim of click-baits? Do you know where your information is coming from? A recent study showed that the more online content we consume, the more our ability to make decisions about its veracity becomes impaired. With more than 51% of the world’s population going online (Statistical, 2017), it is vital that these users are able to differentiate the trustable sources from non-reliable sources. Continue reading →

Living in the modern society, we have to face tons of information. Sometime we do not need to do anything, the smartphone will ring up to remind us to read the new post in the blog or forum that we follow. Thus we need to have the digital literacy to analyze the information whether it is reliable or credible. Continue reading →

Have you ever been misled or tricked by fake news? Self-Made Everywhere around the internet, there are news that we follow and tend to believe everything they say or do. But have we ever questioned ourselves, are they real? People in this era have the tendency to believe whatever we see or hear online. But here are some ways to evaluate what you are seeing online, is real. Continue reading →

Living under the golden age of the Internet where information is easily accessible within our fingertips, it is important to be able to identify trustworthy sources. The figure below shows three different literacies of online information we should be aware of. Media, Information and Data Literacy Figure 1. Three Literacies Source: Original Content   In my perspective as a student, I lean towards Media and Information Literacy. Continue reading →

In our globalizing world, we source our data bank from the internet. But have we thought about to what extent are the online information we received from the internet reliable? (self-produced, 2017) Media literacy is based on the outlet we utilized and the behaviour we have adopted to search for information. It could lead us to only limited information. (self-produced, 2017) Information literacy is how people search for connections and critically assess the reliability. Continue reading →

Statistics taken from Pantherprowler.org In this digital era, with widespread use of the Web as a regular source of information, and almost anyone being able to not only instantly receive, but also easily create and share all kinds of information to the world, the common existence and devastating outcome of false information should not be underestimated and the skill to accurately filter facts becomes a necessity. Continue reading →

Source The Internet is smart, but how do we outsmart the smart? With tons of information  available online, the question lies in… How to evaluate these information? Filter bubbles and echo chambers keep us within the perimeters of what the Internet wants us to see based on our past interactions. Here’s how to escape your chamber and bubble to have an objective view.   We should be careful of fake news and take online information, especially those on social media, sceptically. Continue reading →

Task – Evaluate how to assess the reliability and authenticity of online information.  With the prevalence of Fake News (factually inaccurate reports), information literacy must be learnt to have a balanced viewpoint, especially on social issues. Online information is often unregulated; hence, it is up to an individuals’ ability to determine its quality. Continue reading →