Media Literacy and Cyber Security: Theory and Practice in Education

Keywords:
media literacy, news awareness, digital technologies, cyber security.

Abstract:
The ubiquitous digital communication platforms and the growing significance of virtual reality platforms have brought along the dawn of the post-postmodern cyber era. The new historical times have also resulted in the rising importance of digital applications aiming for spreading mass persuasion, disinformation, propaganda and fake news, primarily targeting users belonging to two distinguished age groups: teenagers, young adult and senior citizens. The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have also demonstrated the enormous power and influence of informational warfare and cyber security operations, which may threat even the normal operation of democratic societies and jeopardize the right of millions for reliable and authentic information resources and knowledge. The article presents a designated educational module and a special game book on media literacy with the objective to prepare both students and educators for the various challenges of the new cyber era.

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Z. Csutak, “Media Literacy and Cyber Security: Theory and Practice in Education,” in Sinteza 2022 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Data Related Research, Belgrade, Singidunum University, Serbia, 2022, pp. 316-321. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2022-316-321

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Csutak, Z. (2022). Media Literacy and Cyber Security: Theory and Practice in Education. Paper presented at Sinteza 2022 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Data Related Research. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2022-316-321

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