Digital Media Literacy In 2021

The contemporary world is dominated by media and technology. Digital media literacy, therefore, is the most significant kind of media literacy that the world needs to focus on. In countries like India, where modern technology is reaching almost every household and the digital literacy of the population is increasing; it becomes imperative to discuss this concept.

The book deliberates several issues on the large canvas of digital media literacy, pertaining to the current times. The book touches upon multiple avenues that have opened up because of digital media revolution like e-commerce or e-learning. It also sheds light on the major areas of concern like misinformation, fake news, privacy invasion, etc.

The book provides an all-round perspective to understand a crucial issue of digital media that affects almost all walks of life. It will be a great read for everyone associated with the field of media industry, research and academics.

She has been working with KC college since 2001. She has a PhD in Media Economics from the University of Mumbai. With more than 24 years of experience in the field of media education, she has played a significant role in bringing her college to the national and international map. Top magazines like India Today and The Week have ranked the college as top 15 in India for Media Education several times in the last 14 years. She has worked on several senior academic positions, and she has been an invited speaker on national and international conferences and Resource person for Faculty Development Program. Engaged in several academic Board of Studies for curriculum development and other such expertise. Invited by University of Mumbai as Chairperson, BOS (2006-2009), Member, Board of Studies of St. Xavier’s college, 2007-2009, Mumbai, Member, BOS, Foundation Course (2016-2019), University of Mumbai, Member BOS for MAEMA program at Mumbai University, Chairperson, BOS, St. Xavier’s College (2020 onwards), Member, BOS, Patkar College, Member, BOS, RJ Jhunjhunwala College. Chairperson, BOS, Mass Media, HSNC University, Mumbai. Chairperson, BOS, BVoc, Sports and Entertainment Management, HSNC University, Mumbai. Keynote Speaker at EDEN – 2017, the Annual Conference held at Jönköping, Sweden (European Distance &E-Learning Network) and at (GEM) Genres & Media Landscape in virtual – physical Gaming space, Sweden. Received Women Super Achiever Award by Femina in February 2017. Received – Top 50 women in education Award by World Education Congress in November 2017. Awarded, the best teacher, K.C. Ratna in 2017. Best Professor in Advertising- Academy of Management Professionals, 2019.