Why creating media is the key to digital literacy

Instructor Interview: Digital Media Literacy · 5:46 · Video: MIT OpenCourseWare · Watch at the source

In short: In this interview from MIT OpenCourseWare, instructors discuss why true digital literacy requires more than just consuming content—it requires the active process of media production.

Drawing from the MIT course 20.219, which explores the craft of writing and hosting educational programming, the discussion highlights the importance of students engaging in the creation of media to understand its impact and mechanics.

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