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Leading in the (Mis)Information Age: Digital Media Literacy as Essential Leadership Learning
1Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|May 15, 2026
Summary
Higher education leadership programs must integrate digital media literacy. This essential skill equips emerging leaders to critically evaluate online information and communicate responsibly in today
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Leadership Studies
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Higher education leadership programs aim to prepare students for complex environments.
- Current curricula inadequately address the pervasive issue of misinformation and disinformation in digital media.
Purpose of the Study:
- Advocate for digital media literacy as a core competency in college student leadership education.
- Highlight the necessity for emerging leaders to develop critical information evaluation and responsible communication skills.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on leadership education and digital media challenges.
- Analysis of current higher education leadership curricula.
- Conceptual framework development for integrating digital media literacy.
Main Results:
- Digital media literacy is currently underrepresented in leadership programs.
- Emerging leaders require enhanced skills for navigating online information.
- Effective digital communication is crucial for modern leadership.
Conclusions:
- Digital media literacy must be a foundational element of leadership development.
- Integrating these skills will better prepare future leaders for the digital age.
- Universities should revise curricula to include comprehensive digital media literacy training.
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