Media and Information literacy in the digital age

19 June 2022

The rise of digital technologies is having a profound impact on the ways in which information is produced, shared and used. Citizens, and youth in particular, are more connected today than ever, but many lack awareness of the mechanisms that frame their digital presence and engagement with information online and offline.

Whilst online services offer new forms of participation, the digital transformation has also been accompanied by a surge in online hate speech, misinformation and disinformation.

Content personalization and moderation further drive this dangerous trend, with serious repercussions for freedom of expression and democratic development.

In addition, gender-based inequalities and socio-economic disparities underpin the increasing divide in digital access and skills. In a world where new technologies are powerful levers for human development, more needs to be done to enable all countries to harness the potential of the digital transformation, bridge the digital gaps, and ensure citizens’ informed participation in democratic processes.

By empowering citizens and youth with digital, media and information skills, UNESCO contributes to building media and information literate societies.

The UNESCO Almaty Office has assembled a collection of materials in response to these challenges.

UNESCO Resources

UNECSO Activities

MIL

Kazakhstan Media and Information Literacy Week at the Autumn Public Relations School

27 October 2022

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Media forum of Turkic-speaking journalists marks thirtieth anniversary of Alma-Ata declaration

9 October 2022

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Media literacy in action: experts, government, society

9 June 2022

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan: Online Community Accelerator Project

7 èþíÿ 2022 ã.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Media and information literacy of the modern librarian

15 December 2021

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan National Media and Information Literacy Strategy and Curriculum Development Workshop

12 October 2021

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Central Asian training of trainers on the media and information literacy

11 November 2021

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Media and Information Literacy schemes contributing to the prevention of violent extremism in Kyrgyzstan

24 June 2019

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

MIL Weeks 2020-2018

Quality Reporting

Webinar: 'Fake news' and disinformation: Challenges for journalism educators

12 April 2021

Webinars on Journalism, "Fake news" & Disinformation

Four webinars were held on 19 June, 26 June, 3 July and 08 July 2020.

Tajikistan: Media and Information Literacy Training for Journalists

27 to 28 September 2019

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Teaching learners with disabilities

Webinar on Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Open and Distance Learning in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

  • 1 December 2021, Bishkek

    • Ensuring Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Open and Distance Learning

  • 8 July 2021, Almaty, Sub-Regional.

    • MIL Basics

    Key Outputs / Elements

    Information Literacy

    • Define and articulate information needs
    • Locate and access information
    • Assess information
    • Organize information
    • Make ethical use of information
    • Communicate information
    • Use ICT skills for information processing

    Media Literacy

    • Understand the role and functions of media, and Internet communications companies in democratic societies
    • Understand the conditions under which media can fulfiel their functions
    • Critically evaluate media content in the light of media functions
    • Engage with media for self-expression and democratic participationReview skills (including ICTs) needed to produce user-generated content

    Digital Literacy

    • Use of digital tools
    • Understand digital identity
    • Recognize digital rights
    • Assess AI issues
    • Improve how to communicate digitally
    • Manage digital health
    • Practice digital security and safety

    The MIL Ecology and Laws

    THE MIL ECOLOGY AND FIVE LAWS

    There is an obvious relationships between theûó converging fields of media literacy, information literacy, and digital literacy. Globally, many organizations use the term "media education," which covers both media literacy and information literacy. UNESCO use of the term "media and information literacy" seeks to harmonize different notions and approaches in the light of converging delivery platforms.

    The Five Laws of MIL are intended as guides, together with other UNESCO resources, for all stakeholders involved in the application of MIL in all forms of development.

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