Open dialogues about media literacy and factual information can create conflict, why does this happen?

Media literacy refers to the ability of identifying various types of media as well as the messages that they are sending. It is the responsibility of an informed audience to forts be able to identify a particular media and decipher the kind of messages that the media is conveying. It is worth mentioning that media literacy allows for the diversity of opinions regarding the depiction of a particular media. However, in as much as diverse opinions are allowed, factual consensus is highly maintained to enhance reliability, objectivity and relevance. This is where media literacy comes into conflict with factual information since there is a clear distinction between diverse view and factual information.

What is the benefit of having a PLN that values media literacy?

There are several benefits that are attached to a PLN that values media literacy. First, it enables learners to think critically in the process of evaluation of the type of media and whether the messages conveyed makes sense. Secondly, it allows for the recognition of a point of view. Precisely, every creator of a media has their own perspective in which evaluating a media and its message helps in identifying the point of view of the author and subsequently appreciate diverse perspectives. Thirdly, a PLN that values media literacy the art of sharing various sources of media responsibly.  Further to that, valuing media literacy by a PLN helps the audience to verify the information presented to them as either reliable or unreliable, factual or not factual. Lastly, on a broader context, a PLN that values media literacy is able to make its audience develops essential skills of self-expression and inquiry.