Role of Media Information Literacy: Subject of Grade 12 HUMSS Students in Combating Misinformation Online

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that may have been deliberately intended to deceive. Modern technologies contain much information, depending on what you need to search. Although we have a security system running, we can’t deny that all misinformation can appear on any website and social media platforms. This research study aimed to utilize and determine the role of Media Information literacy subject in combating misinformation online. It will help future researchers determine, overcome, and learn how to combat the misinformation that appears online in our advanced society. The researchers used the Qualitative method and Descriptive Research Design to gain a general overview of the topic that references the role of media information literacy in combating misinformation online. Simple Random sampling was used to select the respondents of this study. Based on the respondents' answers, the Media information literacy subject has a role in combating misinformation online. Visual, Digital and Critical literacy are important in combating misinformation online in the Media Information Literacy subject. 

Respondents agreed that Visual Literacy can help students to interpret visual messages. It can also help students determine or understand the image's information. In contrast, Digital literacy can help students examine the information they saw online and give knowledge about the new form of media. Critical literacy can enhance students' critical thinking about the information they see online and help them develop skills in validating information online. It is recommended to check the credibility of the information or updates we get online. Misinformation occurs if we do not check if it is true or not. Students are advised to study media information literacy (MIL) to help them determine if the information is based on facts or credible enough. Media information literacy informs us about the misinformation spreading on the internet, especially on social media sites.

It is suggested that examining or studying the source's credibility makes it easy for us to know if it is fake or not. To improve critical thinking in gathering information, studying media information literacy (MIL) helps us understand what we get from social media.