Literacia midiática e combate a fake news: um estudo de caso com o público da terceira idade

Resumo (EN)

This study is the result of theoretical and practical systematizations on university extension aimed at elderly people with a focus on media education, with a view to confronting contexts that involve the circulation of fake news. A case study carried out based on the actions of the Literamidia +50 project, a partnership between IF Sudeste MG and Universidade Paulista, pointed out analytical paths that can help in defining Media Literacy strategies capable of helping to raise awareness about the risks that the virtual environment imposes on citizens. The sample comprised 17 members (students), who attended the course from July to December 2021 and agreed to participate in the research, signing the Free and Informed Consent Form, after approval of the research by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) from Universidade Paulista (UNIP). The results revealed that literacy represents a promising path towards providing older adults with safer and more conscious access to the information they receive and share on digital media.