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Digital wellness: The practice of maintaining a healthy and balanced relationship with digital
technology, managing screen time, prioritizing offline activities, and promoting well-being.
Social engineering: Manipulative techniques used to deceive or trick individuals into revealing

personal information or performing certain actions online.
Public service announcement (PSA): Short messages or videos created to raise awareness, promote
social causes, or provide information on topics of public interest or concern.

Copyright infringement: Unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material without the
permission of the copyright holder.
Data protection: The safeguarding of personal data and information from unauthorized access, use,

or disclosure, ensuring privacy and security.
Media literacy advocate: An individual or organization that actively promotes the importance of
media literacy and advocates for its integration into education and society.
Echo chamber: An environment in which individuals are exposed only to information, opinions, or
beliefs that align with their own, reinforcing their existing views and reducing exposure to diverse

perspectives.
Fake news: False or misleading information presented as factual news, often created and spread with
the intent to deceive or manipulate.

Media literacy skills: The competencies and abilities required to access, analyze, evaluate, and create
media content effectively.
Digital divide: The gap between individuals or communities with access to digital technology and
those without access, resulting in disparities in information and opportunities.

Information literacy instruction: The teaching and guidance provided to individuals to develop
information literacy skills, including how to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Media activism: The use of media and communication platforms to advocate for social, political, or

cultural change and raise awareness about specific issues or causes.
Media ecosystem: The complex network of media organizations, platforms, content creators, and
audiences that shape the production, distribution, and consumption of media content.

Media literacy curriculum: An organized plan or framework for teaching media literacy skills and
concepts in educational settings.
Algorithmic transparency: The openness and accountability of algorithms and their impact on

information access, personalization, and decision-making processes.
Data literacy: The ability to understand, analyze, and interpret data, including numerical, graphical,
and statistical information.
Information verification: The process of confirming the accuracy and reliability of information through

fact-checking, source evaluation, and cross-referencing.
Media ethics: Principles and standards that guide responsible and ethical behavior in the media,

including accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and respect for privacy.

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