Media and Information Literacy Module: Resources and Links
Media and Information Literacy Module
These resources have been developed to support additional learning following completion of the Media and Information Literacy Module on Learning Pool, created by Libraries Connected in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Libraries Connected is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked within this module.
If you spot broken links or have suggestions for additional resources, please email info@librariesconnected.org.uk.
Things you might want to do
Review the security of your devices
Check that your software and apps are up to date.
Unsubscribe from mailing lists if you no longer use them.
Complete the Find the Fake quiz
Complete the Open University self-assessment on using information
Test your knowledge with the GCF Learn Use Information Correctly Quiz
Search for your library using different search engines (Google, Duck Duck Go, Bing). Are the details correct?
Investigate the content and functionality in your Online/Reference/Digital Library e.g. advanced searching, sharing results, producing references/citations.
Learning resources
DCMS online media literary strategy
Media and Information Literacy Alliance (MILA)
CILIP definition of information literacy
Staying safe/data sharing and protecting privacy
Managing traceable activity online from the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform
Protecting privacy from the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform
Protecting data (risks) from the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform
SWGFL social media privacy checklists
Navigating the online environment and search skills
Building a search from Essex University library
Building a search using Access to Research
Finding and evaluating information from the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform
Search Strategy - Library Skills
Search Better: Get More Out of Google Search
Search Better: Hidden Features of Google Search
DuckDuckGo Search Syntax | DuckDuckGo Help Pages
Digital wellbeing and positive behaviour
Being responsible online from the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform
Evaluating online information
Evaluating sources – the CRAAP test
Open University PROMPT evaluating online information
Get It Right From a Genuine Site
GCF Global Digital Media Literacy Tutorial
GCF Global Free Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Tutorial
Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world
IFLA's How to spot fake news infographic
IFLA's How to spot fake e-mails infographic
Fact checking
IFLA's How to spot fake news infographic
Fact Check Archives - ThatsNonsense.com
Identifying risk and reporting incidents
FACT - brand protection & anti-piracy services and Protecting Intellectual Property
Streaming online: know the risks
Online issues from UK Safer Internet Centre
Internet Matters - Helping parents keep their children safe
Responding to harmful online challenges
The law – copyright, intellectual property and data protection
The Information Commissioner Your data matters
An overview of intellectual property
Data protection and the UK GDPR
Use of images About CC Licenses - Creative Commons
Use Information Correctly: Using Creative Commons Content
Some key facts
Adults' media use and attitudes report 2020-21 - chart pack (ofcom.org.uk)
Children and Parent's Media Use and Attitudes 2020-21 Chart Pack (ofcom.org.uk)