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- Body image and social media filters
- Dark patterns: design that manipulates you
- Echo chambers and filter bubbles: are they real?
- How social media algorithms decide what you see
An independent guide
Media Literacy Guide
How to check what you see online: misinformation, deepfakes, scams and the skills to spot them.
Five questions to ask of anything online
- Who made this?Trace the source, not the account that shared it.Verifying sources
- What is the evidence?A claim without something checkable is an opinion.Spotting false claims
- Is it in context?Old photos and clipped video are the commonest fakes.Images, video and AI
- Who benefits?Ads, scams and influence all want something from you.Scams in Singapore
- How does it make you feel?Outrage and urgency are the signals to slow down.Ads and algorithms
- Short Form Video and Attention Span What Is Known and What Is Not in Singapore
- How to Teach Kids Media Literacy at Home by Age 5 to 8 9 to 12 and 13 to 17
- Media Literacy Lesson Plans for Secondary School Ready to Use Activities Singapore
- Fake News Classroom Activities for Singapore Students That Build Verification Habits
- Talking to Teens About AI Deepfakes in Singapore Conversation Starters That Work
The sections
AI-generated content and deepfakes
- AI chatbots and hallucinations: fact-checking AI answers
- AI voice cloning scams: how they work and how to protect your family
- AI-generated news sites and content farms
- Content credentials (C2PA) and watermarks explained
Cyberbullying, harassment and online safety
- Being a good bystander online
- How to report abuse on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord
- Online grooming: warning signs parents should know
- Sextortion: how it works and how to get help
Misinformation, disinformation and fake news
- Clickbait headlines: how to read past them
- Conspiracy theories: why they persuade and how to respond
- Election misinformation and foreign interference
- Health misinformation: evaluating medical claims online
Privacy and digital footprint
- App permissions explained
- Googling yourself: reputation management basics
- How data brokers and ad tracking work
- Location sharing risks
Scams and online fraud in Singapore
- Common scams in Singapore right now
- Cybersecurity basics: passwords, 2FA and passkeys
- Government official impersonation scams
- How to use ScamShield and anti-scam tools
Screen time and digital wellbeing
- Digital detox that actually works
- Doomscrolling: why it happens and how to stop
- Family media plan template
- How to set up parental controls (iOS, Android, Switch, YouTube)
Singapore online laws explained (neutral)
- Comparing fake-news laws: Singapore, EU DSA, UK Online Safety Act
- Copyright basics for creators and students
- Defamation online in Singapore
- Doxxing laws in Singapore
Source verification and fact-checking tools
- Archive tools: Wayback Machine and archive.today for verification
- Best fact-checking websites for Singapore and Asia
- Evaluating sources: the CRAAP test vs SIFT
- Geolocating a photo: basic OSINT for beginners
Teaching media literacy (parents and educators)
- Best free media literacy resources and games
- Digital citizenship: rights and responsibilities online
- Fake news classroom activities
- How to teach kids media literacy at home, by age
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