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A Message Is Only One Part of Communication

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EXPLAINER @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia Photo: Artem Podrez via Pexels · Pexels License Communication is not only information moving from sender to receiver. Meaning also develops through interaction, relationships and the contexts in which people meet. “ Can we talk?” is only three words, but the message surely is not finished when the sentence is spoken. Said by a friend, a manager or a stranger online, it arrives with different expectations. Tone, history, relationship and setting matter. That is why communication is more than sending messages. Human communication involves people interpreting one another within relationships, roles, norms and environments that shape what can be said, heard and done. Communication as a layered interaction The message matters, but it is only one part of the communication event. ...

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking: Fostering Informed Learners

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@jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * T he contemporary media landscape, characterized by its abundance of information and diverse platforms, demands individuals who are not merely consumers but critical thinkers and informed learners ( Hobbs, 2011 ). This article examines the state of media literacy education and its potential to nurture these essential skills in the context of higher education. Drawing upon evidence-based research across various disciplines, it explores the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to media literacy education, highlighting its implications for fostering informed learners equipped to navigate the complexities of the information environment ( Burnham & Arbeit, 2023 ; Currie & Kelly, 2022 ; Kavada, 2015 ). Effective media literacy education goes beyond didactic instruction. 📷: The Journalist's Resource In a world saturated with information, navigating the media landscape requires more than passive consumption. The ability to critically...