2. Digital Literacy and Information Fluency

Digital Literacy and Information Fluency

To understand digital literacy, it is important to comprehend the various fluencies involved with digital literacy itself. 

Information Fluency: 

Solution Fluency:

Creativity Fluency:

Collaboration Fluency:

Media Fluency:

Information Fluency Process Diagram

After applying the process to researching mermaids and Animal Planets discoveries, the following results were obtained:

Purpose of the series: In 2004, a young boy found the body of something on the shore. He knelt down to get a closer look. The body had the features of a man, but it was not human. As a friend filmed, the body suddenly sprang to life. The boys fled, but footage from the incident survived. 

When it first aired on Animal Planet as part of a two-hour special called "Mermaids: The Body Found," which speculates the existence of mermaids.

The Process: Charlie Foley is the film's executive producer, creator, and writer. He first dreamed up the concept in 2005 and returned with a follow-up special at the end of May. 

Both "Mermaids" specials are science fiction. The plot is carried by actors who pose as fictitious scientists and fake YouTube footage of purported mermaid sightings. Many first-time viewers were not aware that the special was a hoax until a disclaimer ran at the end of the show.

The Public's Response: As mentioned above, some people were unaware of the fact that this show was fake and that it was fictional. That uncertainty was cleared. This series drew more audiences than any other documentary on animal planet. The people were intrigued and impressed with the quality of the documentary even though it was all fake.

   

My Opinion: In my opinion, this documentary was an interesting series and that it showcased various technical skills. With that said, even though this series was not true, it still raises questions about animal life and what are the things that have not been discovered yet. 

Charlie Foley Created Animal Planet's Mermaids - Business Insider. 2015. Charlie Foley Created Animal Planet's Mermaids - Business Insider. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.businessinsider.com/charlie-foley-created-animal-planets-mermaids-2013-6. [Accessed 21 May 2015].