The necessity to understand the power of todays Internet.

At the seven-day MozFest you will find a diverse set of sessions and spaces. MozFest is for, by, and about people who love the internet, showcasing world-changing ideas and technology through workshops, talks, and interactive sessions. The focus is on open internet and Mozilla’s Internet Health Report which is divided into six spaces - decentralization, digital inclusion, openness, privacy & security, web literacy and youth zone.

We spoke to Priyanak Nag, one of the Web Literacy space organisers about sharing, discussing and learning the superpowers of the Internet.

#mediadev: What is your audience like?

For the Web Literacy space, we are trying to keep something for everyone. Whether someone is a new user just starting to use the web or they are power users who are always online, we want everyone to learn something new in this space. Our audience ranges from novice internet users to power users who contribute to the web on a daily basis. The goal for our space is to make sure that everyone is able to find value from the space and that it has a positive impact both on the internet experience of themselves, but also for their communities, regardless of where you may fall on that spectrum.

Where web meets the world - interactive sessions

#mediadev:  What are they able to learn at your space?

Priyanka: Well, learning at MozFest happens through discussions and collaborations….the Web Literacy space is not going to be any different. All of our sessions are focused around Web Literacy, however our space sessions cover this topic from various perspectives, including: education, media literacy, science, advocacy and everything in between. Every session is different and has something unique to offer, from round table discussions to hands-on workshops. In the end, it’s all about sharing. What you know, bring it to the table...what we know, we will share...that way, we will both go home learning something new!

#mediadev: This year Mozilla's first full Internet Health report is the heart of the festival – which organ is web literacy?

Priyanka: Maybe we are the brain then. Teaching how to use the web is what the Web Literacy space aims for. After all its the brain's job to help us differentiate the right from the wrong. Similarly, it’s the Web Literacy space’s job to help the audience understand the rights and wrongs of the world wide web. If you want your other organs to function properly, you better take care of your brain. The festival plays a significant role in the planning and development of the Internet Health report, and many of the ideas and discussions that come out of the festival contribute significant value to the development of that report.

#mediadev:  What extra knowledge would you love participants to take back home?

There is too much on the internet these days. It's definitely our responsibility to help them stay safe on the internet! One thing that we would want them to take back home - being responsible while on the web! Just like our own safety on the internet is important, we also need to make sure we respect and take care of other’s safety on the internet.

DW Akademie's session “Breaking invisible barriers. Are you working with MIL?” is taking part at MozFest on Saturday 27th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the web literacy space.