COMPARING THE CONCEPTS OF MEDIA LITERACY AND DIGITAL LITERACY: AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

The rapid evolution of technology has
led to increased emphasis on media
literacy and digital literacy as essential
skills for people to navigate today’s
complex information landscape. Even
though these literacies share some
overlapping competencies, they present
different educational objectives. Media
literacy emphasizes critical analysis and
understanding of media messages, while
digital literacy encompasses a broader
range of skills, such as technical navigation
and online communication. This overview
explores the definitions, historical
development, core competencies
associated with media and digital literacy.
We aim to compare these two
concepts, and propose nuanced
differences in their applications, as well as
the convergence of their critical thinking
goals. This study attempted to use a
systematic review method to explore the
differences in digital literacy and media
literacy.