Could you imagine taking your educational courses in a completely virtual world? Schools are finding it quite difficult to make the transition to a digital learning environment due to data privacy concerns, adaptability, and operational cost. The metaverse will incur significant costs in licenses, digital library access, and faculty training on top of equipment upgrades and maintenance. For now, metaverse applications will also need high-speed network systems as most equipment and information sharing are bandwidth-extensive, making it impossible in rural areas without sufficient infrastructure. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
