Understanding Digital News Consumption

Understanding Digital News Consumption

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video discusses the decline in cable news ratings and millennials' disengagement from traditional news. It highlights the shift towards social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter as primary news sources. The importance of critical thinking in evaluating online information is emphasized, given the prevalence of misinformation and propaganda. The challenges of information overload and the responsibility of consumers to discern credible information are discussed. Finally, the video explores the impact of personalized news feeds on what information people receive.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason millennials are disengaged from traditional news?

They don't trust it.

They find it too expensive.

They prefer radio news.

They find it too lengthy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which platforms are increasingly being used as homepages for news?

LinkedIn and Instagram

Snapchat and TikTok

Pinterest and Reddit

Facebook and Twitter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Andy Carvin play during the Arab Spring?

He was a news anchor.

He organized protests.

He added journalistic value to social media information.

He was a political leader.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is critical thinking important in the digital world?

To avoid using the internet.

To know what is credible and verified information.

To increase social media followers.

To create more content.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in seeking clear information today?

Limited news channels.

Sifting through static and noise on social media.

Too many books to read.

Lack of internet access.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue has the media faced regarding the accuracy of information?

Ignoring international news.

Too much focus on entertainment.

Speed sometimes winning over accuracy.

Over-reliance on print media.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common approach among millennials when consuming news?

They take information with a grain of salt.

They avoid news altogether.

They rely solely on television.

They only read headlines.

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