Our Online Course 2022
Creating Economic Opportunities through Media Information Literacy
Definitions of Information and Media Literacy
"Media and Information Literacy consists of the knowledge, the attitudes, and the sum of the skills needed to know when and what information is needed; where and how to obtain that information; how to evaluate it critically and organize it once it is found; and how to use it in an ethical way.”
The concept extends beyond communication and information technologies to encompass learning, critical thinking, and interpretative skills across and beyond professional and educational boundaries.For more information: Click Here
How Entrepreneurs Can Connect Innovation and Media Literacy
The economic and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have hindered opportunities for countless individuals across the globe. However, a group of young and innovative would-be entrepreneurs have found new opportunities to redefine success. Using the power of digitization and digital literacy, these new entrepreneurs are participating in the recovery of the global economy. For more information: Click here
Why Media Literacy is important for Businesses and Entrepreneurship
Digital literacy is an umbrella term that defines a large number of different skills that a modern entrepreneur should have. Since modern technology has deeply integrated into our lives, all people have to know how to use them. Being familiar with technology doesn’t mean creating documents and printing them with no hassle or surfing the Internet, looking for certain information. You need to know how to use different software, utilize portable devices, and configure them according to your needs. For more information: Click Here
What is online/offline course?
The online-offline course is happening since last seven years, which has two parts:
Online Part
Online course is an Online Course that allows participants to take part in a quiz / competition without going to a class room. All a person needs to do is to open up the questions and modules on their computer screens, sit, understand question, do research and answer the questions of modules according to given instructions. There are no restrictions on methods of research. You can do research from anywhere, using internet, by quoting local and personal examples. Your answers can help you to qualify for the offline course, but please ensure no plagiarism, otherwise you will be disqualified.
Offline Part
The offline part of the course is based on training and capacity building of top 15 participants from the online part of the course. The training and capacity building program spans over a period of one week during which the participants are engaged to improve their communications and leadership skills. The offline course takes place in the picturesque valley of Murree where the participants are provided with the opportunity to move away from the hustle and bustle of city life to spend some quality offline time.
Last date to apply for the online course: 24th July, 2022
Online course will start from: 25th July, 2022
Who can apply?
From age 16 to 30
Modules and deadlines:
Each module contains 2,3 or 4 questions, and there are few days for each module. Submissions after deadline will not be entertained.
Module#1
Digital Literacy and Online Revenue Generation
Module#2
Socioeconimic Mobility and Digital Literacy
Module#3
Reducing Inequality through Decent work and Economic Growth: Are you on right track?
Module#4
How Fake News and Misinformation/Disinformation Impact Business
Word limit for each question 300 to 500 Words.
After appearing in the online course, top 15 participants are selected and are allowed to participate in a week long offline course to be organized in the picturesque valley of Murree near Islamabad. Exact dates of the offline course will be shared once finalized.
Offline Course
Creating Econimic Oppertunities through Media Information Literacy
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