Media usage under the magnifying glass: opportunities and risks for young people!

Media usage under the magnifying glass: opportunities and risks for young people!

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, an important event on the subject of “Media Use: Chances and Risks” will take place in the Cusanus-Gymnasium Wittlich. From 6:30 p.m. to around 8:30 p.m., both young people and the educator are invited to take part in this event, which is organized by a network of media literacy in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district. The event aims to illuminate the opportunities and risks of media use, especially in the areas of cell phone and gaming.

As part of the event, both lectures and workshops are offered. Among other things, the topics of the lectures include "How can I protect myself from manipulation at Tiktok?" And "apps, gaming, cost traps". In the workshops that take place in the auditorium, the participants learn more about self -presentation on the Internet, Hatespeech and the handling of it as well as the creative use of memes. It should be noted that the lectures and workshops are offered separately for parents and young people.

important topics on media literacy

The promotion of media literacy is not only a central topic of this event, but also plays a crucial role in social participation and equality. The office for light language at the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences emphasizes that equal access to digital media promotes participation and media literacy. Digital media are omnipresent and change our way of communicating, learning and working. This is particularly important for students: inside who use digital media for research and tasks in class.

The Conference of Ministers of Culture emphasizes the need for creative, self -determined and socially responsible handling of media. Including media education and the reduction of barriers, for example through subtitles or easy -to -understand texts, increasing attention in media education. It is necessary that all population groups are represented appropriately to ensure a fair participation.

the digital trench and its challenges

The so -called 'digital divide' describes the unequal participation in digital media. People with disabilities or older people in particular often have limited access. Further inequalities also result from different ways of use, educational levels and financial resources. The so-called Second Level Digital Divide shows that higher education and economic means lead to better use of information offers. Therefore, the targeted promotion of media literacy is necessary to create opportunities for opportunities for social participation.

schools play a central role here. They can serve as places in media reflection and promotion of competence. Practical media production, for example through film and audio projects, enables the pupil to gain activity with digital media actively. Mobile devices also offer the option of implementing such projects easily and inexpensively. In this context, the "Take! Network Inclusion with Media" initiative, including media work, supports workshops and materials to enable everyone to participate.

The event in the Cusanus-Gymnasium offers the opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the world of digital media and to promote media literacy. Registration is desired at www.eveeno.com/Medienneutzung_Chauten_ri-risiken , spontaneous participants are also welcome.