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Nine pilot schools achieved a 70% increase in students' critical media consumption skills within six months after the AU-UNESCO high-level consultation, and the program’s framework can be reproduced in other classrooms. Background: AU-UNESCO High-Level Consultation In early 2023 the African Union and UNESCO hosted a high-level consultation in
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Experts have reduced fake news exposure by 60% in participating schools using a structured media-literacy and fake-news playbook. This result comes from a coordinated effort that blends policy mandates, curriculum redesign, teacher training, and classroom-level practice. Media Literacy and Fake News: Policy Impact Key Takeaways * Governor’s mandate secured 80%
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The biggest lie is that media literacy and information literacy are optional extras rather than essential skills for navigating today’s information flood. Every five minutes, an average Nigerian teen encounters a false headline, yet many parents assume schools will handle the problem alone. In reality, without deliberate instruction, teens
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Seven proven wins have already cut misinformation by up to 53% and expanded fact-checking capacity, proving that targeted media literacy works. These wins range from holographic research hubs to AI-driven verification tools, and they are reshaping how audiences assess online content. Media Literacy and Information Literacy: The IMILI Launch Reveal
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In 2024, UNESCO approved Nigeria as the host of its first Category-2 International Media, Information Literacy Institute, signaling a global push for media-savvy citizens. Implementing a clear, step-by-step media literacy program helps students and educators spot misinformation, verify sources, and build critical thinking habits that last beyond the classroom. Step-by-Step
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Media Literacy and Information Literacy in the Classroom Media literacy and information literacy give students the tools to evaluate sources, spot misinformation, and turn a 60-second viral clip into a credible lesson. When I first introduced a short TikTok video about a health claim in my sophomore class, students immediately
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Media literacy experts reveal that hybrid rule-based filters are the most effective secret to stop misinformation in short-form video. In 2024, UNESCO approved Nigeria to host the world’s first International Media, Information Literacy Institute, signaling a turning point for digital trust. Media Literacy and Information Literacy: Defining the Nexus