List of Competences
MEDIA LITERACY ASPECT
M1. Media: ownership, funding, agenda
The learner demonstrates that they are aware of the mix of ownership, funding and editorial policy of media.
M2. Media bias
The learner explains the meaning of 'media bias'
M3. Role of media in democracy
The learner elaborates on the role of media in a democratic society and how this role changes
in repressive states.
M4. Facts and opinions
The learner differentiates between facts, fact interpretation, and opinions
M5. Sources of information
The learner traces the source of information in a media article to confirm it reports correctly on facts
M6. Claim verification
The learner checks the veracity of a claim seen online
M7. Evaluation of multiple sources
When deciding on a particular action, the learner critically evaluates a range of information sources
M8. Evaluation of contradicting information
The learner demonstrates that they approach with similar scrutiny information that corresponds to their beliefs/opinions and information that contradicts them
M9. Ethical considerations
Ethical implications of sharing information
DIGITAL LITERACY ASPECT
D1. Content amplification
The learner demonstrates that they understand various techniques used by media platforms to emphasise, amplify and extend the reach of their content.
D2. Echo chambers and info bubbles
The learner explains the concepts of 'echo chamber' and 'information bubble'.
D3. Search engines and user profiling
The learner explains how search engines adapt their results based on user profiling.
D4. Detection of digital deception
The learner identifies and explains instances where digital content is manipulated or distorted to deceive users.
D5. AI tools and disinformation
The learner demonstrates awareness of various AI-based tools for creating disinformation, such as deep-fake video generators, image generators, text generators
SPECIAL ASPECT (disinformation, manipulation…)
S1. Action triggers
The learner demonstrates an understanding of how the structure, content and wording of a piece of information can be designed to influence opinions or trigger actions
S2. Fact-checking
The learner is aware of the practice of fact-checking and recognises relevant (national and international) fact-checking outlets
S3. Conspiracy theories
The learner explains the concept of 'conspiracy theories' and provides a few examples
S4. Official and unofficial sources
The learner differentiates between official and unofficial sources of information
S5. Content credibility
The learner demonstrates, using examples, how a large number of identical or similar information pieces is not a measure of credibility.
S6. The role of individual actions
The learner explains how everyone's ability to create and share information impacts the information ecosystem
S7. Comunicator`s intent
The learner discusses critically the possible intent of the author/s of an information item
S8. Potential harm
The learner discusses critically the possible harm resulting from a suspected or identified disinformation/misinformation item
