UNESCO Media and Information Literacy UNESCO

Are you active on social media, sharing snippets of your daily life? Ever questioned vaccine information during the pandemic due to conflicting reports? This episode teaches us why media and information literacy is so crucial in a world overflowing with technology and information.
Concept: Media and Information Literacy is important to learn how to use media and information providers ethically and critically, in addition to being able to critically read information.
Issues raised according to the latest version of UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy curriculum:
- The importance of Media and Information Literacy
- Concept of critical thinking /approach
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Misinformation can spread rapidly, much like a virus. Pictures taken out of context can also contribute to misleading narratives. What is more concerning is that children and teenagers are the most vulnerable in this fertile territory of fake news. From the fabricated stories of the New York Sun in 1835 to the propaganda tactics of Nazi Germany, we explore the deceptive nature of fake news. What is dis-/misinformation and what are its consequences for societies? Listen to this episode to find out how Media and Information Literacy competencies can deal with this information disorder.
 
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Chido Onumah, Coordinator of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy, and Sophie Sandberg, gender justice activist, chalk artist, and founder of the popular initiative against street harassment "Catcalls of NYC," have been invited to join our discussion on hate speech and discrimination. They each provide their definition of "hate speech." How can we identify and combat these harmful expressions through media and information literacy? Follow our discussion with media experts Chido and Sophie for practical solutions.
 
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Janneth Trejo Quintana, researcher at National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Joey Algerian, the President emeritus of the Philippine Association for Media and Information Literacy tell us why digital skills are important nowadays. They shed light on the digital landscape and illustrate how we can exercise citizenship through the Internet. Quintana suggests that to identify and evaluate digital content, paying close attention to objectivity and authenticity is helpful. Further, how can we avoid malware and spyware? Join our discussion with the two experts to glean valuable tips for navigating the digital realm.
 
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Alexandre Le Voci Sayad, researcher specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, joined our conversation to delve into the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence, which is often described as a double-edged sword, offers vast learning opportunities while simultaneously sparking ethical concerns. As an AI ethics expert, Alexandre Le Voci Sayad explained in simple terms how AI and algorithms operate, emphasizing that they must be done in an ethical manner. What are the media and information literacy responses to the challenges brought about by AI? Listen closely to our discussion with Alexandre to find out the answer.
 
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If you think privacy is not a concern as long as “I have nothing to hide”, then you are mistaken. Roaming online, being behind a screen does not shield us from privacy breaches or harm. In the first segment, real-life stories are alerting us to understand privacy settings. Later, Remzie Shahini, Director of the Media Institute at the University of Prishtina, and Jesús Lau, a Mexican librarian and expert in information literacy at the Universidad Veracruzana, join us for a discussion on defining the ethical use of data and how privacy can be defended. Tune in for insights into safeguarding our data and understanding our rights to protect our privacy.
 
Explore this topic further by diving into our MOOC Module 19.


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