Every day, we are surrounded by posts, videos, memes, and messages. Some are true, many are not.
To help students, teachers, and communities better navigate today’s information landscape, we’ve created Media Literacy series. Each video tackles one essential question:
1. WHAT is misinformation and disinformation?
Before we can stop false information, we need to understand what it is.
This video explains the difference between misinformation (false content shared accidentally) and disinformation (false content shared intentionally to influence, manipulate, or deceive).
It shows how easily misleading posts spread, and why being alert matters.
2. WHO creates and spreads false information?
False information doesn’t appear out of nowhere.
This video explores the different sources behind its creation and spread:
- Political groups shaping voters and narratives
- Bots flooding platforms faster than fact-checkers can respond
- Everyday people who share without checking
- Conspiracy groups spreading fear and mistrust
Understanding who is behind false content helps us recognise the intentions that drive it.
3. WHY is disinformation created?
Sometimes fake content is meant to provoke reactions.
Sometimes it’s a joke that gets taken seriously.
And sometimes it’s intentionally designed to confuse, irritate, or go viral.
This video highlights the motivations behind disinformation, from attention-seeking to emotional manipulation, and explains why even “harmless jokes” can cause real harm.
4. WHEN and WHERE does false information spread?
False information thrives in moments of uncertainty, strong emotion, and quick scrolling.
This video explains how misinformation spreads fastest:
- During crises or confusion
- When people want fast answers, not accurate ones
- On social media feeds built for speed
- In private chats where verification is often skipped
It also highlights the role of teachers, as quiet guardians of truth, helping students question, analyse, and think critically.
Why this series matters
Media literacy is not just a skill, it’s a form of protection.
By understanding what false information is, who creates it, why it spreads, and when/where it thrives, we empower learners to:
- Think more critically
- Pause before sharing
- Spot misleading content
- Protect themselves and their communities online
Every post. Every share. Every click.
All have the power to shape our minds.
So let’s Think Twice.