ENHANCING NEWS LITERACY IN INDONESIA TROUGH MICROSITE DEVELOPMENT

Sofia Ranti Tumangger

Abstract


The development of digital technology has transformed patterns of news consumption from conventional media to digital platforms. However, this shift has also contributed to the widespread dissemination of hoaxes, misinformation, and disinformation. Low levels of news literacy among digital media users have further exacerbated this condition, as evidenced by limited abilities to verify sources and distinguish facts from opinions. This study aims to describe the state of news literacy within Indonesian society and to analyze the role of microsite development as an effort to strengthen news literacy. Microsites are selected as a strategic educational medium due to their focused content, structured presentation, and minimal distractions compared to large-scale websites. Through Indonesian society, the development of a microsite is expected to serve as a systematic educational space that helps the public transition from passive information consumers to active and critical participants. This research is expected to contribute academically to the study of digital media literacy and practically to the development of effective and sustainable media literacy initiatives.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29304

DOI (PDF): https://doi.org/10.3059/insis.v0i0.29304.g14925

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