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Social Media Literacy Quiz
Do you know how to benefit from social media and use it safely? The free Social Media Literacy quiz helps you understand your competence in social media use, impact, and trends. The quiz takes just a few minutes to complete and provides a personalized report to help you use social media as a force for good.
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Kirsten
Thanks for getting me to think! You made answering questions easy, and the awesome feedback helped me understand that I might be living in an echo chamber!
Sammy
Wow! I've been using Facebook and Instagram for years, and I had no idea I was part of the problem. Thank you for helping me be more responsible.
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OMG! I learned that algorithms are manipulating me. Your tips for using these platforms for good rather than being a victim of an algorithm were great. Thanks.
Kai
I know influencers were being paid, but I didn't realize that promoting controversy drove more revenue for the platforms. I now get why [platforms] can be so divisive. Thank you.
Derek
Until I did this quiz, I thought social media was completely harmless and fun. Now I'll be a little more cautious reposting.
Why Should I Develop My Social Media Literacy Skills?
With great power comes great responsibility. Unfortunately, some people, organizations, and governments abuse this power to further their manipulative messages. More than ever, it is vital to know the creator, the purpose, and the authenticity of social media posts. Social Media Literacy is an essential skill for the 21st Century.
We are not just passive consumers of media anymore. We also create and distribute content. As a result, we might unknowingly spread harmful messages. How do we ensure we don’t empower bad actors? How do we identify fake news? How do we develop greater awareness of social media and not give in to manipulation? Do we know the impact social media has on our mental health?
The Talent Transformation Social Media Literacy quiz helps you answer these questions. Taking this quiz will help you help you understand:
Technologies and techniques used by social media platforms to keep you online
Key social media trends
Myths and facts about social media
Some uncomfortable truths
Social media is not all bad. It can help us expand our minds and our understanding. You can use social media constructively if you develop your social media literacy and become part of the solution.
With Talent Transformation’s Social Media Literacy quiz, we hope to reveal insights that can help you use social media as a force for good. In addition, we’ve created some tips for making the best of your social media experience. We’ll also help you resist clickbait and the algorithms designed to manipulate you.
It’s a good idea to understand what supports our behaviors on social media.
What is the basis for this quiz?
This Talent Transformation quiz is based on secondary research on the use and impact of social media. Some names of social media and digital platforms —Twitter, Facebook, Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Pinterest — were referenced by our research and so appear in the quiz.
When should I take this quiz?
Now! Given the dramatic changes in the digital world, you need to regularly prepare for new learning experiences. Awareness and mastery of social media literacy skills hold the key to well-informed, safe, and healthy use of social media platforms. Evaluating your readiness, honing new skills, and sharpening the existing skills will help you engage and enjoy the benefits of social media.
Why should I take this quiz?
As with any journey, knowing where you help you get where you want to go. This quiz will help you self-assess your levels of competence on the topics of social media use, its impact, and future trends. By answering questions, you will appreciate the skills required to use social media effectively. And the social media literacy guidance report will provide deeper insights to help you set goals and plan to build your skills.
Social media is an integral part of our lives. We use these platforms to express ourselves, connect with friends, find love, follow politics, relate with others, and understand the world around us. Social media literacy includes the skills required to engage with social media safely, make sound judgments online, identify fake news and bad actors, and avoid being swayed by misinformation. Awareness and mastery of social media literacy skills hold the key to well-informed, safe, and healthy use of social media platforms in today’s new world of work.