Two media experts offer a witty, warm, and relatable take on how
information pollution affects our online networks--and our
well-being--and how to maximize a positive impact.
We know that pollution damages our physical environments--but what about
the digital landscape? Touching on everything from goat memes gone wrong
to conflict in group chats to the sometimes unexpected side effects of
online activism, this lively guide to media literacy draws on
ecological, social justice, and storytelling frameworks to help readers
understand how information pollution spreads and why. It also helps them
make sense of the often stressful and strange online world. Featuring a
hyperconnected cast of teens and their social-media shenanigans,
reader-friendly text tackles the thorny topic of internet ethics while
empowering--and inspiring--young readers to weave a safe, secure, and
inclusive digital world. Readers are invited to delve further into the
subject with the help of comprehensive source notes and a bibliography
in the back matter.