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Media Literacy: An Avenue to Broader Citizen Participation & Good Governance
Development economists used to argue that elections were THE best instruments of accountability. But events have overtaken that idea and now there are many, including Oxford economist Paul Collier,...
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Media Literacy: Teaching that the Open and Fair Exchange of Information Is...
One could make a strong case that the reason why Barack Obama won the US presidential election is because of “Media Literacy” — not just the “Media Literacy” of his campaign workers, but that of a wide...
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New Media and Accountability
Susan'sblog on media literacy and the outcome of the Presidential Election in the U.S. reminded me of a discussion I recently had with several communication scholars, among them French sociologist...
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Media Literacy: a Pre-Condition for Active Citizenship - CommGAP Releases...
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, new forms of literacy are quickly emerging. It is not only a challenge to keep up with new tools and skills needed to stay informed and engaged in the world...
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Quote of the Week: Barack Obama
"For if we choose only to expose ourselves to opinions and viewpoints that are in line with our own, studies suggest that we become more polarized, more set in our ways. That will only reinforce and...
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Congress Shall Make No Law
Quick: can you list all the freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment?If not, you're not alone. Apparently sparked by the fact that only one in twenty-five Americans can name all...
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Media Literacy in the Digital Age
A new report out from the Knight Commission on Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy makes the case for emphasis on media literacy in the digital age. Entitled Digital and Media Literacy: A...
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Why You Need to Become 'Mediactive'
“We're in an age of information overload, and too much of what we watch, hear and read is mistaken, deceitful or even dangerous. Yet you and I can take control and make media serve us --all of us--by...
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“Women Make the News”
This month, thousands of events are taking place around the world to celebrate women and their economic, political and social accomplishments. Also, this year is extra special since it marks the 100th...
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Why Media Literacy Matters
For those of us who care about the media and its role in society and politics, the recent events surrounding News Corp in the UK have provided plenty of fodder for conversation. While there are many...
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12 Recommendations for Building Media and Information Literate Knowledge...
Last week, the international literacy day was celebrated around the world. The theme this year, Literacy and Peace, was based on the premise that “literacy contributes to peace as it brings people...
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Media and Information Literacy as a Composite Concept
A reader's response to the blog post 12 Recommendations for Building Media and Information Literate Knowledge Societies. "I read your post with much interest. UNESCO promotes Media and Information...
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Accountability on the Internet: What’s the Role of the New Information...
The internet has certainly changed the process of how information and news is filtered and by whom. A process that was carried out by traditional media for decades is today largely managed by a few...
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Media & Information Literacy is Gaining Momentum
In recent years, Media & Information Literacy (MIL) has been increasingly recognized as a critical element in good governance and accountability. This is partly due to the rapid growth in...
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New Study Offers Us Fresh Insights into the Attitudes and Behaviors of Online...
Damian Radcliffe outlines a new report from Qatar’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on internet behaviors in the Middle East. To read the full report, click here. Qatar’s Ministry...
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