Abstract The phenomenon of misinformation has accelerated and reached an extraordinary dimension, which has the potential to seriously damage democracy, and media education is one of the strategies to counter it. In recent years, scholars, school educators, media NGOs, journalists, and other stakeholders have focused on the importance of media education and media literacy in … [Read more...] about Enhancing Trust in News through Digital and Media Education – Insights on Academic Initiatives
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An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
Abstract The proliferation of digital media has created a new challenge for educators: how to effectively teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information. This literature review methodically explores the role of school libraries in media literacy education, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. An analysis of the modern definitions of media … [Read more...] about An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
Media Literacy Education Refutes Stereotypes
Historically, the media has been guilty of perpetuating various stereotypes through the images in newspapers, television, and movies. Television in the late 20th century most commonly depicted Black individuals as athletes or, more destructively, criminals. During the same period, very few women were in roles reflecting them as individuals in power or heroic roles. … [Read more...] about Media Literacy Education Refutes Stereotypes
Action Research to Understand and Empower Children Growing Up in Foster Care in Hungary
Abstract Children growing up in foster care are particularly vulnerable to the risks of using the Internet. As we do not have up-to-date information about the digital culture, internet usage habits and communication practices of the target group, it is necessary to independently research their situation and map their basic digital patterns. For this purpose, pilot action … [Read more...] about Action Research to Understand and Empower Children Growing Up in Foster Care in Hungary
A Media Literacy Case in Peru: Reflections on a 10-year journey
Abstract This paper compares media literacy understanding through 2009 post-test results to 2019 comparison post-test at three schools in Lima. These post-test studies were sponsored by Medios Claros, a Civil Association in Lima devoted to advancing media literacy; administered and analyzed by researchers at the University of Lima; with media literacy training for … [Read more...] about A Media Literacy Case in Peru: Reflections on a 10-year journey
Immersive Pedagogy: Teaching New Media in the Metaverse
Abstract This article outlines the immersive pedagogy and structure for a second-year university course on new media and technology taught inside virtual reality (VR) using a series of metaverse platforms. The immersive pedagogy model is introduced as a conceptual framework for designing courses inside VR. The model includes a scale of immersion to bridge pedagogy and … [Read more...] about Immersive Pedagogy: Teaching New Media in the Metaverse
