Unprepared in the Age of Information: Australian Youth and Media Literacy
Key Points:
– Less than 50% of Australian children and teenagers are confident in distinguishing real news from fake news in the digital age.
– A humble setting in Brisbane reveals a reminder on a Post-it note saying “sugar-coated broccoli,” provoking thoughts about how prepared the youth are for the evolving media landscape.
Final Thoughts:
In a world inundated with information, teaching our younger generations the skills to navigate and discern the truth from the noise is crucial. Perhaps it’s time to rethink how we educate our youth about media literacy, ensuring they are not left to digest the digital world’s version of “sugar-coated broccoli.”
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jun/16/reading-writing-and-disinformation-should-schoolchildren-be-taught-media-literacy-like-maths
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