Handbook of Research on Media Literacy Research and Applications Across Disciplines (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781522592617)

The digital age has made it easy for anyone, even those with limited technology proficiency, to create some form of media. With so many different types of media and the sheer volume of information coming from a wide array of sources, media literacy has become an essential skill that can be very difficult to learn and teach. The Handbook of Research on Media Literacy Research and Applications Across Disciplines aims to present cross-disciplinary examinations of media literacy, specifically investigating its challenges and solutions and its implications for P-20 education. An assemblage of innovative findings centered on national and international perspectives, with topics including critical thinking and decision-making processes, smart consumerism, recognizing point-of-view, media influence, responsible media creation, cyber threats, media literacy instruction, among others, this book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, activists, instructional designers, media specialists, and professionals.

Author: Melda N. Yildiz
ISBN-10: 152259261X
ISBN-13: 9781522592617
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2019
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.06d