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Media Literacy

Also known as:Digital LiteracyCritical Media Literacy

Definition

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms. Media literacy encompasses understanding how media messages are constructed, who produces them, and what values or biases they contain. For creators, media literacy is both a personal competency and a content opportunity — educational content about media literacy consistently performs well because it helps audiences navigate an information-saturated environment.