Abstract
This research explores the intersection of media literacy and digital learning, focusing on how digital learning tools can improve media literacy skills among rural students in Tamilnadu. Media literacy and digital learning are interconnected fields essential for navigating the modern information landscape to equip learners to critically engage with digital content. Digital learning leverages technology to enhance educational experiences that are both crucial for fostering informed, independent, and effective learners in a digital age. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from student performance and access surveys with qualitative insights from interviews with educators, students, and policymakers. Case studies of successful digital education initiatives in rural areas are also examined to highlight best practices. The study examines the effectiveness of various digital learning interventions, such as interactive tutorials and online courses, in enhancing individuals’ ability to critically analyze and evaluate media content. The results identify that digital learning interventions significantly improve the participant’s ability to demonstrate higher levels of critical thinking and more information in educational content among the rural youngsters. The findings offer recommendations for policy improvements and digital education strategies that align with the realities of rural education, ensuring inclusivity and equity in the digital learning revolution.
Presenters
Hemamalini SambasivamAssistant Professor & Head of the Department, Visual Communication, Thiru. Vi. Ka Government Arts College, Tamil Nadu, India
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Media Literacy, Digital Learning, Skill Development, Interactive and Immersive Learning
