Influence Is Everywhere! Information Literacy as a Key Competence in the Age of Social Media
About Course
This modular teaching resource helps students understand how social media, algorithms and commercial interests influence the information they consume online. Through interactive classroom activities, learners develop information literacy, critically evaluate digital content, recognise misinformation and advertising strategies, and strengthen responsible participation in digital environments.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://mediasmart.de/influence-is-everywhere/
- Title of the resource: Influence Is Everywhere! Information Literacy as a Key Competence in the Age of Social Media
- Author: MediaSmart e.V., Germany
- Language: German
- Year of publication: 2023
- Keywords: Information literacy, Social media, Algorithms, Influencers, Disinformation, Fake news, Media literacy, Digital citizenship
Learning outcome 1: Social Media, Influencers & Algorithms
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- explain how algorithms and social media platforms influence the content they see online
- recognise commercial interests and influencer marketing strategies
- understand how recommendation systems shape online experiences
Learning outcome 2: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
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- critically evaluate online information and digital sources
- recognise misinformation, clickbait and manipulative online content
- apply fact-checking strategies before sharing information
Learning outcome 3: Online Behaviour & Digital Wellbeing
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- demonstrate responsible participation in digital environments
- recognise and respond appropriately to harmful online content such as hate speech
- promote respectful and informed communication on social media
