Media literacy, scientific literacy, and science videos on the internet

• Main Author: ROSENTHAL, Sonny
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2020
• Subjects: Media literacy; Misinformation; Pseudoscience; Science videos; Scientific literacy; Social media; Youtube; Communication Technology and New Media; Social Media
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/cis_research/186; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/cis_research/article/1185/viewcontent/fcomm_05_581585.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Although video is not a new format for communicating about science, video-sharing platforms have democratized the process. Individuals who wish to share information or ideas about science can use these platforms to connect with potentially large and diverse audiences. This has benefits and drawbacks. The benefits are related to increased access to scientific information and greater public engagement with science. The drawbacks are related to communication within echo chambers and the spread of misinformation. This mini-review presents these benefits and drawbacks with respect to the science video landscape and media and scientific literacies. It concludes with a brief synthesis of ideas and recommendations for future research avenues.