PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF INCREASING THE LEVEL OF MEDIA LITERACY OF YOUTH IN THE MODERN INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT

Media literacy, information culture, critical thinking, youth, digital information environment, information security, social networks, education system, media behavior, media culture.

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This article analyzes the impact of the modern information environment on the minds of young people, the content of the concept of media literacy and its social significance. The reasons for the low level of media literacy among young people are identified, and practical suggestions and recommendations are given to eliminate them. In particular, the main attention is paid to such areas as the development of media literacy in the education system, the formation of critical thinking skills, and the promotion of a conscious approach to information in social networks. The article also presents effective methods and approaches to increasing media literacy through an analysis of international experience.