Introduction

1. News: A Window to the World, The Power to Change the World
2. Eye-catching, persuasive advertising from experts
3 Camera is the eyes and mouth of the movie
4 The more you scroll, the more fun it gets.
5 The Emergence of New Media Games
6 The Internet: The Link Between Me and the World
7 How much should I say and how much should I share on social media?
Our YouTube channel with 8 videos

'Media' that dominates our daily lives
Know it well and enjoy it smartly!

Aside from sleeping or studying, what do we spend most of our time doing? It's easy to imagine the familiar sight of pulling out our smartphones.
We spend a lot of time messaging friends on social media, opening the YouTube app to search for things we're curious about or watching our favorite videos, playing games we're currently obsessed with, or watching webtoons or movies.
It is no exaggeration to say that we live surrounded by 'media' that conveys information and messages.
The use of various media has become a daily routine, such as exchanging messages and playing games with people around the world without spatial limitations, expressing my thoughts and opinions by leaving comments on news or webtoon pages, and even communicating with creators in real time.
Children, whose media usage time is increasing every year, are actively enjoying media, even becoming media creators, such as through one-person broadcasts.

However, we cannot freely use the media that leads us into an exciting world.
Like restricting content or preventing comments based on age.
Why, and for what reason, do we restrict media use, especially for children? It's because we've become so accustomed to it that we've overlooked its negative aspects, or because they're becoming socially problematic.
So, just how profound is the influence of media, which has become so deeply ingrained in us? How can we use media freely, rather than letting it control us? To find wise answers to these questions, "A Wise Media Lifestyle for Children" was born.

A media world where light and shadow coexist,
How to not get lost in it

This book covers eight media that we are familiar with, or that have emerged and are quickly permeating our lives.
Starting with 'news' that lets you quickly receive news when important events occur, 'advertisements' that provide information so you can choose the products you need from among numerous products, 'movies' that dramatically tell stories using various camera techniques, 'webtoons' that have captured the hearts of countless readers enough to be reborn as dramas and movies, 'games' that provide great entertainment using cutting-edge technology while reflecting our reality, 'internet' that freely shares information and knowledge in the digital world open to anyone, 'SNS' that allows you to freely express yourself and connect with new people, and 'YouTube' that allows you to select and enjoy a variety of interesting content, you can easily and clearly understand the communication methods and characteristics of eight media.

Media, which holds infinite possibilities, is being used in various fields, including everyday life, but it is also true that it has significant side effects.
Cyberbullying, which involves inviting friends to a social media conversation and then leaving or swearing at them, is deeply hurtful to the individual and is also a social problem.
Many people blindly accept information from the media, often resulting in misinformation from fake news or manipulated videos. Many people are addicted to social media, the internet, or games, losing control of their time, disrupting their daily lives and struggling with concentration.
It's easy to see people around us complaining of stress due to malicious comments or personal information leaks.
"Smart Media Life for Children" also conveys the dark side of media in an easy-to-understand manner, while clearly pointing out what to keep in mind for using media wisely.
By examining both sides of media, readers can clearly understand the importance of 'media literacy'.

Now, it is essential for children
Cultivating 'media literacy'

'Media literacy', which refers to the ability to critically read and write about media, is the most essential skill for children who grow up under the great influence of media during the period when they form their identity and values.
Today, with YouTube creators firmly established among the top 10 aspirations of elementary school students, children who experience media on a daily basis and actively create media content need more than simply learning about the types and characteristics of media.
The ability to understand the intention behind media content, the hidden meanings within it, and how media attempts to persuade us are crucial skills for children navigating the digital world.
"Smart Media Life for Children" was designed to help children select and create content that contains accurate information and positive outcomes, rather than being swayed by media without their own will or thought.


Countries like Finland, the UK, France, Canada, and Australia, which recognized the importance of media literacy early on, are including media literacy education in their curricula to help children use media safely and appropriately.
There is an emphasis on early media education to the point that there are opinions that media education should begin at the age of three.
In a reality where media dominates our daily lives, yet education on how to use media wisely is still lacking, "Smart Media Life for Children," created by media experts at the forefront of media literacy education, will serve as a proactive guide and a healthy media lifestyle guide.