The U.S. News and World Report – Wayne D’Orio
“The rise of the internet and social media has exponentially expanded our access to information – and that includes information that’s false or misleading. Add to that increasing political polarization, eroding trust in mainstream media and institutions, and a growing tendency to dismiss any information one doesn’t agree with, and it’s clear that media literacy – in particular, the ability to critically evaluate information online – has become a complex but vital subject for schools.” (more)