SKILLS TO LEARN

• I am able to tell the difference between traditional media and new media.
• I understand how social media have transformed the media landscape.
• I understand the risks and opportunities of ‘citizen media’ and of young people using the internet.
• I am aware of how algorithms influence what we see on the internet.
• I understand how ‘filter bubbles’ work and I know the internet habits to counteract them.

LEARNER ASSESSMENT

Q1: Traditional media include:

• A: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.
• B: Television.
• C: Twitter.
• D: Radio.

Q2: Social media is different from traditional media because:

• A: Social media defined by collaboration.
• B: Users of social media are serious professionals.
• C: Social media are based on interaction.
• D: Social media can spread high-quality news to a maximum number of people.

Q3: The concept of ‘citizen journalism’ refers to:

• A: A practice that makes every social media user a powerful producer of news.
• B: The responsibility social media users demonstrate at all times.
• C: The importance of teaching journalists the concepts of free speech and freedom of the press.
• D: The journalism training provided to every social media user.

Q4: Tech giants use algorithms to:

• A: Offer each user the most suitable content.
• B: Turn users’ clicks, likes, and purchases into profits.
• C: Check information circulating on social media.
• D: Influence user behaviour for commercial purposes.

Q5: When users are in a ‘filter bubble’, this means:

• A: They can access a large number of filters to improve their photos and videos.
• B: That they only go to websites containing fake news.
• C: That they only have access to one type of information because of the algorithms used by tech giants.
• D: That they spend too much time online.

Q6: The internet’s initial promise was to:

• A: Provide users with access to personalised content.
• B: Promote emancipation and freedom for its users.
• C: Allow users to access new consumer products through ads.
• D: Isolate users and test their critical thinking skills.

ANSWER KEY

• Q1: B, D
• Q2: A, C
• Q3: D
• Q4: A
• Q5: C
• Q6: B