Whether you're studying the topic, teaching it, or are simply curious about it, having a good book about media literacy can go a long way toward helping you be an informed citizen. The techniques covered by the publications on this list include critical thinking skills, ways to responsibly use social media, and several forms of analyzing everything from movies to newspapers. Let's take a look at the seven best media literacy books.

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Many teachers are dedicated to bringing information literacy education into the classroom. But not everyone is sure how to get their students interested in the material. The visual and audio stimulation that video content provides can be a big help, and Ezvid Wikimaker is a useful tool for creating videos quickly, even if you have no experience with editing techniques. Whether you teach grade school, college, or anything in-between, you can use this program to come up with fun assignments and put together easily accessible study materials.

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Staying informed is an important part of being an active citizen of any nation. But it's hard to do that when so much of the content being shared online contains everything from exaggerated claims to outright lies. Here are eight things you can do to help recognize fake news.

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