In Indonesia, learning news literacy is not officially included in the curriculum for senior high school students. This study aims to create a short film as a news literacy learning resource for students. Film has long been used as a medium for learning and teaching. Many studies have shown the positive influence and the effectiveness of films, including enabling students to make connection between theory and real life situation.The methodology of the research is Research and Development (R&D). The short film is intentionally and specifically designed for teaching and learning news literacy for high school students. This short film can be used as a learning resource in the class for the subject of Civic Education or any training to develop the news literacy skills of the students. The film offers cognitive, affective and behavioural effects. This film has been tested on 100 high school students, with results showing that 59% of respondents strongly agree that the film successfully achieves its goal as a news literacy learning tool, and 41% of respondents agree with this achievement. In terms of understanding the dangers and prevention of misinformation, the film also received a strong agreement response from 44% of respondents, and 54% of respondents agreed. Furthermore, 64% of respondents agreed, and 31% strongly agreed that the film provides motivation to always fact-check news, especially in the context of online media. Additionally, 42% of respondents agreed, and 47% strongly agreed that the film motivates them to be cautious before spreading the news.

Authors:
Andini Nur Bahri, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
Elfi Yanti Ritonga, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
Irma Yusriani Simamora, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
Muhammad Rizky Ananda, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
Amar Fuad Marpaung, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia
Fadlan Sani Nasution, State Islamic University of North Sumatera, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Andini Nur Bahri is currently a lecturer of State Islamic University of North Sumatera Indonesia. She is also co founder of Indonesian Research Literacy.

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