Media and digital competencies of children aged 3–16. Towards applied media studies

Abstract

The article aims to examine how the design and implementation of applied media educational activities relate to the development of media and digital competencies in children aged 3–16. Researching media use strategies, understanding media messages, and determining the base level of competence in the indicated group of respondents requires using methods already used in psychology. These results are then used to develop specific educational activities and recommendations for educational decision-
makers related to literary media. The proper assessment of base-level competencies is extremely important for the effective implementation of educational projects, especially since the Polish educational system operates within the framework of the
so-called distributed media education. This means that there is still a lack of formal education in methodical and systematic educational activities that would consistently, systematically, and purposefully develop skills, knowledge, and competencies related to media competency at individual stages of education and groups of students (relational approach). The article proposes methods
for testing the basic level of competence in a specific skill according to individual age groups.