This report presents a feasibility study conducted by MEDLiE (Media Literacy and Education Research Group) at NTNU to explore how to measure media and information literacy (MIL) across the Nordic countries. It reviews existing frameworks, analyses methodologies, and offers recommendations for developing a standardized Nordic MIL‑index with validated indicators.
Host project: Swedish Media Council and the media authorities in Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
Funded by: the media authorities of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, with the Swedish Media Council.
Methodology
This report uses a qualitative, exploratory research approach based on a comprehensive review of existing media and information literacy (MIL) frameworks and indicators across the five Nordic countries. The methodology involved comparative analysis of national policies and strategies, with input from media authorities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. The study focuses on assessing the feasibility of creating a standardized Nordic MIL index for populations of all ages, particularly children and young people.
Country or region of researched population
Norway
Citation
Schofield, D., Frantzen, V., & Kupiainen, R. (2021). Towards a Nordic MIL-index: A feasibility study for a Nordic Media and Information Literacy Index. Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, NTNU. https://mediemyndigheten.se/globalassets/rapporter-och-analyser/2021/towards-a-nordic-mil-index.pdf
This report presents a feasibility study conducted by MEDLiE (Media Literacy and Education Research Group) at NTNU to explore how to measure media and information literacy (MIL) across the Nordic countries. It reviews existing frameworks, analyses methodologies, and offers recommendations for developing a standardized Nordic MIL‑index with validated indicators.
Host project: Swedish Media Council and the media authorities in Norway, Denmark and Iceland.
Funded by: the media authorities of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, with the Swedish Media Council.
Methodology
This report uses a qualitative, exploratory research approach based on a comprehensive review of existing media and information literacy (MIL) frameworks and indicators across the five Nordic countries. The methodology involved comparative analysis of national policies and strategies, with input from media authorities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. The study focuses on assessing the feasibility of creating a standardized Nordic MIL index for populations of all ages, particularly children and young people.
Country or region of researched population
Norway
Citation
Schofield, D., Frantzen, V., & Kupiainen, R. (2021). Towards a Nordic MIL-index: A feasibility study for a Nordic Media and Information Literacy Index. Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, NTNU. https://mediemyndigheten.se/globalassets/rapporter-och-analyser/2021/towards-a-nordic-mil-index.pdf
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