What is the role of the BBC in developing audiences’ media literacy?
The Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence from senior BBC officials as it explores the role of the corporation in improving media literacy among audiences of all ages.
Meeting details
Background
The Committee is exploring media literacy in the UK and how it can be improved. Only 45% of UK adults are confident they can judge whether sources of information are truthful and just 30% believe they can identify content that is created by AI. Meanwhile, young children are increasingly present online, with a third of those aged five to seven accessing social media unsupervised, while recent research has highlighted the threats of online conspiracy theories and misogyny in schools.
The Committee is investigating media literacy in the UK and the role of the Government, educators, the media and online platforms in improving it.
Possible areas for discussion
Possible areas for discussion with witnesses include:
- The BBC’s role and responsibilities in relation to media literacy and how these differ from those of other public service broadcasters;
- What BBC resources are available to support the development of children and young people’s media literacy skills; and
- How the BBC’s approach to media literacy is evolving to address emerging challenges and technological developments.