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Media Literacy: Fostering A Cognitive-Emotional Approach

UNESCO MGIEP’s online course on media literacy seeks to integrate social and emotional learning with cognitive skills and academic knowledge to empower and prepare individuals to develop positive engagements with media.

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The need for Media Literacy

In recent years, our information consumption has transformed drastically, with media serving as a crucial educational tool for people. Children today are much more exposed to media information than a few decades ago. High school students spend over one-third of their day on media. More than half of the world is now online.

Around 65% of the global population is using the internet today and a whooping 60% of them are social media users that are connected to each other across geographical, political, or economic borders.

In today's dynamic digital landscape, where information flows freely, and media messages shape our perceptions, staying informed isn't just a choice – it's a necessity.

About the course

The self-directed and interactive course aims to help learners gain a deep understanding of media literacy and recognize its significance in both their daily lives and society as a whole. Employing the Libre pedagogical framework, which encourages various teaching methods, including Reflection, Discussion, Inquiry, Storytelling, Simulations and Games, this course can be seamlessly integrated into regular teaching and learning practices!

Harness the Power of Emotion and Empathy

Elevate your media literacy with the fusion of social and emotional learning (SEL) and gain practical skills in emotional regulation, empathy, compassionate action and much more!

Embrace Active Participation

The era of passive information consumption is over. Being the co-creator of media content yourself, become more adept at distinguishing credible sources from misinformation, create engaging content and conversations.

Cultivate Critical Thinking

Our course dives deep into the core of media literacy, nurturing your ability to question, analyze, and evaluate media messages effectively to develop a critical eye.

A Comprehensive Learning Experience

Delve into a world where media literacy meets emotional intelligence, unlock the secrets of mindful media consumption and embrace empathy-driven interactions.

Foster Civic Engagement

Beyond just knowledge, our course empowers you to take action where you will get to mastermind strategies to create positive change, and engage responsibly in the digital realm.

Revolutionize your digital engagement.

Equip yourself with the skills that matter in the 21st century – critical thinking, empathy, compassionate action, perspective-taking and mindfulness.

Course Details

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Learning outcomes of this course

Upon course completion learner will be able to:

Enroll Now!

Enroll now and become a beacon of media literacy, driving positive change and reshaping the digital landscape one informed decision at a time. Your journey to media empowerment starts here!