Henry Dis brings 6 years of reporting on deepfakes, algorithmic bias, propaganda and fact‑checking methods. They enable readers to spot false narratives, evaluate source credibility and make informed media choices, and navigate digital platforms.
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Building a Community-Sourced Fact-Checking Hub for Local Elections Did you know 60% of false stories surrounding local elections sprout from untapped community networks? Here’s how you can harness those very networks to fact-check in real time. You can build a community-sourced fact-checking hub that mobilizes local volunteers, journalists, and
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Media literacy and information literacy give people the tools to evaluate content and recognize how algorithms shape what they see, a skill set that 70% of users lacked when a viral clip claimed coffee beans cause tumors. I first saw the clip on my phone, shared it, and then traced
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Media and information literacy (MIL) boosts economic productivity by helping individuals and businesses sift accurate data from misinformation, which in turn sharpens decision-making and protects revenue. In my work with NGOs and corporate trainers, I’ve seen MIL turn vague risk into measurable cost savings. Why Media and Information Literacy
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Launches Chair, Media Literacy And Information Literacy vs Costs 58% of students cannot differentiate fake news from credible sources, and a UNESCO Chair on media and information literacy can change that. The new chair, led by Sherri Hope Culver, aims to embed evidence-based strategies into K-12 classrooms across California. Media
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Experts Reveal UNESCO Chair Will Train 500,000 Teachers The UNESCO Chair on Media and Information Literacy can train 500,000 teachers in a single year. This capacity represents a tenfold increase over previous global media literacy initiatives, aiming to boost digital competence across Ghana and other emerging economies. Media
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Community libraries can transform media literacy and information literacy by offering open-source tools and hands-on workshops that outperform commercial platforms. A library-led month-long digital literacy bootcamp can reduce local misinformation by 35%. Media Literacy and Information Literacy: Community Empowerment Blueprint When I consulted with a public library in Accra, Ghana,
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Universities can accelerate media literacy adoption by partnering with the newly appointed UNESCO Chair, Sherri Hope Culver, to embed evidence-based curricula that meet global standards. Did you know that 85% of leading universities still lack a dedicated media literacy program? Culver’s appointment could change that fast. Media Literacy And
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No, media literacy and information literacy are not the biggest lie; the real falsehood is believing most people can tell truth from fabrication without training. In schools and newsrooms across Ghana, gaps in critical skills let misinformation spread unchecked. Media Literacy And Information Literacy My fieldwork in Accra's
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Launch 5-Day Media Literacy and Information Literacy Workshop In 2024, 42% of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa turn to social media for their news - yet many can't tell fact from fiction. A five-day workshop can equip a local youth club with hands-on activities that build critical-thinking habits, enabling
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Excel With Media Literacy and Information Literacy Certification You can earn a globally recognized media literacy credential by enrolling in the International Media and Information Literacy Institute’s online certification program, which builds on the momentum highlighted when UNESCO’s Media Literacy Alliance elected a 35-member global board in 2023.
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CDMSI Policy Media Literacy and Information Literacy: A Data-Backed National Framework When I first reviewed the CDMSI policy documents, the four core objectives stood out: (1) universal digital media proficiency, (2) systematic verification skill development, (3) stakeholder-driven impact reporting, and (4) continuous curriculum refinement. The 2025 national audit, which surveyed
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Snap vs Media Literacy and Info Literacy: Which Wins? With 35 million Ghanaian users on short-video platforms, Snap’s AI verification tools boost speed, yet media literacy education provides deeper, lasting resistance to misinformation; together they outpace either approach alone. Media Literacy and Information Literacy on Short-Video Platforms Short-video apps