Media Literacy in a Digital Age: Taking Stock and Empowering Action
This thematic issue presents 12 articles that explore the transformative potential of media literacy, digital skills, and ICT interventions in diverse contexts and populations, ranging from adolescents and youth with disabilities to university staff and vocational educators. It provides a comprehens...
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| description | This thematic issue presents 12 articles that explore the transformative potential of media literacy, digital skills, and ICT interventions in diverse contexts and populations, ranging from adolescents and youth with disabilities to university staff and vocational educators. It provides a comprehensive overview of research, including systematic and scoping reviews, empirical studies, and innovative measurement frameworks, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges in fostering media literacy and digital skills. The studies examine positive outcomes, barriers, and enablers of intervention programs, emphasizing the importance of tailoring approaches to specific contexts, addressing systemic inequities, and fostering interdisciplinary and international collaboration. Together, all contributing authors underscore the critical role of media literacy and digital skills in promoting empowerment, equity, and resilience in navigating the complexities of today’s digital age. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1657f16c12d64eb4b24378953efabb522025-01-23T09:21:17ZengCogitatioMedia and Communication2183-24392025-01-0113010.17645/mac.97593913Media Literacy in a Digital Age: Taking Stock and Empowering ActionLeen d'Haenens0Willem Joris1Communication Sciences, KU Leuven, BelgiumMedia, Culture & Politics Research Group (ECHO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BelgiumThis thematic issue presents 12 articles that explore the transformative potential of media literacy, digital skills, and ICT interventions in diverse contexts and populations, ranging from adolescents and youth with disabilities to university staff and vocational educators. It provides a comprehensive overview of research, including systematic and scoping reviews, empirical studies, and innovative measurement frameworks, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges in fostering media literacy and digital skills. The studies examine positive outcomes, barriers, and enablers of intervention programs, emphasizing the importance of tailoring approaches to specific contexts, addressing systemic inequities, and fostering interdisciplinary and international collaboration. Together, all contributing authors underscore the critical role of media literacy and digital skills in promoting empowerment, equity, and resilience in navigating the complexities of today’s digital age.https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/9759data literacydigital literacydigital skillsict interventionsmedia literacynews literacy |
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| title | Media Literacy in a Digital Age: Taking Stock and Empowering Action |
| title_full | Media Literacy in a Digital Age: Taking Stock and Empowering Action |
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