WASHINGTON — The Liberty Shield Network is placing a strong emphasis on media literacy, particularly for the military and veteran communities, encouraging individuals to critically engage with the media they consume and create. But what exactly is media literacy?
According to the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), media literacy is defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication. The Liberty Shield Network seeks to ensure that veterans and military personnel remain curious and ask critical questions, rather than simply accepting information at face value.
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“Ask questions and base your decisions on facts and evidence, not just emotions,” the organization encourages. In an era where misinformation can spread rapidly, particularly through social media, Liberty Shield underscores the importance of not only consuming accurate information but also producing responsible content.
The military and veteran community holds a special level of trust from the American public, which amplifies their influence on social media platforms. “With the power of social media, each of us has the ability to create a narrative, and the military and veteran community has a trust from the American public that makes our social media impact a little bit supersized,” Liberty Shield states.
The organization invites members of the military and veteran communities to join their journey toward greater media literacy and to stay vigilant in an ever-changing media landscape.
