New study finds teens lack trust in media as online conspiracies flourish

The video discusses the importance of media literacy in today's digital age, highlighting the challenges faced by educators in teaching students to differentiate between propaganda and well-sourced news. A study by the News Literacy Project reveals that many teens encounter conspiracy theories online and have low trust in journalism. The video emphasizes the need for media literacy education to prepare the next generation for informed civic participation. Classroom activities include evaluating different media types, including AI-generated content, to enhance students' critical thinking skills.

Why is it important for educators to teach students about media literacy?

• To teach students how to write news articles

• To encourage students to spend more time online

• To help students distinguish between different types of media content

• To ensure students can create their own media content

What percentage of teens report encountering conspiracy theories online according to the study?

• 80%

• 60%

• 30%

• 50%

What is a significant concern about young people's perception of journalism?

• They find journalism too difficult to understand

• They feel journalism does more harm than good to democracy

• They think journalism is outdated

• They believe journalism is too expensive

Who is Chuck Salter?

• A high school teacher

• A journalist

• A government official

• The CEO of the News Literacy Project

What types of media are students asked to evaluate in Hunt's classroom?

• Television shows

• Advertisements, opinion articles, satire, and AI-generated content

• Only news articles

• Social media posts