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What is media literacy?
Media literacy means understanding the media we see or hear. Media literacy helps us to better access services, figure out what’s true, and engage confidently with media and information.
Media literacy is for everyone and can start with 3 simple steps:
stop and read more than just the headline;
think about the purpose of the information; and
check if the information is being reported anywhere else.
This makes it easier to safely use media for the things that matter to you.
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What can I do?
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Try our quiz
If you use WhatsApp, then sign up here to take a short quiz about media literacy on your phone. The quiz has 10 questions which will arrive in your phone by WhatsApp. Have some fun and get some great tips about media literacy.
Stop, think, and check
For tips on how to make sure the information you get is accurate and reliable, you can visit the Be Media Smart website.
Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) is a network of individuals and organisations who work together, mostly on a voluntary basis. MLI promote media literacy, with support from Coimisiún na Meán. You can visit the MLI website to find out how to become a member or to subscribe to their monthly newsletter.
If you want to make sure that the information you see or read can be trusted, you should;
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Stop
Stop and read more than just the headline.
Think
Think about the purpose of the information.
Check
Check if the information is being reported anywhere else.
What’s on
There are lot’s of ways you can get involved or get more information about media literacy.
All events are free and open to the public. You can also contact your Regional Literacy Coordinator to find out more.
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Skills for Life and media literacy in your local library
The new national programme, Skills for Life, will be available in all library services from September. Skills for Life has a focus on helping people improve their media literacy skills through activities and resources. You can contact your local library for more information on Skills for Life.
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NALA Tutoring Service
Offers up to 10 weeks of one-to-one, over the phone learning.
A NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) tutor can help you improve your reading, writing, maths and computer skills for everyday life and work. The learning is designed for and with you. You can decide what, where and when you want to learn.
Call us on 1 800 20 20 80 for support or go to Learn with NALA for more information.
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Resources
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Let’s keep talking about media literacy
We can all play a part in spreading the word about media literacy.
Talk about media literacy with your friends, family or work colleagues and share information with them. That way we can all build our confidence with media literacy in our everyday lives.
For press enquiries about the campaign please contact: communications@SOLAS.ie
Remember to take our quiz
Many organisations are working together to support this year’s campaign.
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