Cidadania digital e EJA: análise qualitativa da ausência de educação midiática em contextos periféricos

We analyzed the digital consumption of youth and adult education students and its relationship with the circulation of misinformation in peripheral contexts, such as the Itaim Paulista district. We used a qualitative methodology with participant observation and focus groups. We found a general lack of critical skills to navigate cyberspace and high exposure to misinformation: 57.14% of participants reported daily contact with fake news and 81% had never had formal training in Media and Information Literacy. We conclude that media literacy programs can mitigate the consumption of intentional misinformation, unintentional misunderstandings, and foster civic participation in peripheral communities.