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Media Critical Navigator

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Awarded for successfully navigating the complexities of media literacy, this badge recognises your ability to critically evaluate information and create responsible media content. Through participation in the "Media Masters: Navigating the Info Jungle" activities, you have demonstrated key competences in managing and assessing information relevant to young people.

Skills and experiences gained:
  • Critical thinking: Enhanced ability to assess the credibility of information.
  • Media literacy (connected to Youth Information Competence C3: Manage Information): Developed skills in identifying reliable news sources and ethical journalism practices, including the ability to search, evaluate, and manage data from diverse, reliable sources.
  • Content creation (connected to Youth Information Competence C1: Build Knowledge): Experience in producing responsible and engaging media content, while building and applying knowledge on the role of media in society.

This badge demonstrates the earner's understanding and actions contributing to the European Youth Goal #4 Information & Constructive Dialogue. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.
You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Critical evaluation:
  • Task: Evaluate a news article or social media post using the skills learned during the "Media Masters: Navigating the Info Jungle" activity. Identify the source, check the reliability, and provide a summary of your findings.
  • Evidence: Submit a written or video analysis of your evaluation, including the steps you took to verify the information.
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Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Content creation:
  • Task: Create a piece of media content (e.g., an article, blog post, video, or social media post) that reflects ethical journalism practices.
  • Evidence: Submit the media content you created, along with a brief explanation of how you applied ethical standards.
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Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Peer review:
  • Task: Participate in a peer review session, providing constructive feedback on others' media creations.
  • Evidence: Submit a summary of the feedback you provided and received, highlighting what you learned from the process.
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Activities

Media Masters: Navigating the Info Jungle
Engage and Communicate: Make Your Voices Heard
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