Workshop
Media Literacy Workshop - Digiverse: How to Read Media

Media Literacy

Tue, 08.08.2023 -
Wed, 09.08.2023
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata

The "Media Literacy Workshop - Digiverse: How to Read Media," is organized by the Goethe-Institut Kolkata on 8th and 9th August 2023 in partnership with STEM Academy.

The workshop has been designed to equip school students with essential media literacy skills, empowering them to navigate the digital world responsibly and become informed and critical consumers of media. In today's information-driven society, media literacy is an invaluable skill, and this workshop will play a vital role in preparing students for the challenges they may encounter in the digital era.

Workshop Overview:

The "Media Literacy Workshop - Digiverse: How to Read Media" is an interactive and engaging program aimed at developing media literacy skills among students. Through a series of activities and discussions, participants will learn to critically analyze media content, differentiate between credible and unreliable sources, and understand the impact of media on society and individual perspectives. By fostering responsible and ethical media consumption habits, we aim to empower our students to make well-informed decisions in the digital era.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the concept of media literacy and its relevance in the digital world.
• Develop critical thinking skills to assess media messages and their intent.
• Learn techniques to differentiate between reliable and unreliable news sources.
• Explore the impact of media on society and individual perspectives.
• Foster responsible and ethical media consumption habits.