Media Literacy Masterpost
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Updated: January 7th 2026
The Basics
Get answers to the first questions you might have: What is media literacy? Why should I care? How does it affect me and others? Is there even anything I can still learn if I feel pretty internet-savvy? And more.
In 12 episodes, Jay Smooth teaches you Media Literacy! Based on an introductory college level curriculum, this series takes you through the
In 10 episodes, John Green will teach you how to navigate the internet! We’ve partnered with MediaWise, The Poynter Institute, and The Stanf
Websites
Get a more in-depth look at certain aspects of media literacy and learn about and apply media literacy skills. (alphabetical order)
Casey Fiesler
Check Your Fact
The Conspiracy Chart
Harvard Misinformation Review
Indicator
InVid
The Media Bias Chart
Media Literacy Now
MediaSmarts
MediaWise (by Poynter)
National Association for Media Literacy Education
News Literacy Project
Poynter
Quote Investigator
Reuters Fact Check
SourceWatch
Truth Decay Project Tools Database* (A lot of websites that are relevant are listed here. Only websites that aren't on that list will be listed in this post)
Articles
See what experts have to say.
Although children are prime targets, educators cannot figure out how best to teach them to separate fact from fiction
Research suggests high school students who receive just six 50-minute lessons in digital literacy are twice as likely to identify questionab
Interactive Learning Tools
This can help you learn about media literacy in a more hands-on way. (alphabetical order)
Critical Thinking Project
Go Viral! (Covid Misinformation)
News Lit Quiz
Truth Decay Project Education/Training Tools* (A lot of interactive tools that are relevant are listed here. Only websites and tools that aren't on that list will be listed in this post)
Books
In-depth analysis and guides to strengthen your skills in fact checking and media literacy
Verification Handbook: A definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage by Craig Silverman, editor
(the predecessor Verification Handbook: For Disinformation And Media Manipulation by Craig Silverman, editor)
Social Media
Following these accounts can help sharpen your media literacy skills and you don't even have to do much because it will just pop up in your feeds! Follow, like, comment, retweet, etc. to help spread the word. (alphabetical order)
Media Literacy Now
MediaWise
PolitiFact
TikTok
Abbie Richards
Adam Conover
Aslan Pahari
Astro Alexandra
babs_zone
Hank Green
MediaWise
PolitiFact
Professor Casey
Tumblr
@is-the-post-reliable
I have personally left twitter due to its new ownership, so it will be difficult for me to keep vetting the listed accounts the way I used to, however I will keep them listed as long as I still trust them.
Abbie Richards
AFP Fact Check
Fact-Checking Network
Media Literacy Now
MediaWise
National Association for Media Literacy Education
PolitiFact
Reuters Fact Check
YouTube
hankschannel
MediaSmarts
MediaWise
PolitiFact
Bonus
My media literacy tag
Remember to share these resources to help shape a world wide web that is safer and smarter and protect yourself and others from manipulation and radicalization.
