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In the middle of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide shows its face. People resort to Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) to adapt to the evolving uncertainty and operate with minimal disturbance as much of society ground to a standstill. Digital Divide is an idea of being "left behind", and it termed as a gap between social classes, businesses and different socioeconomic backgrounds, and digital knowledge. In essence, digital divide is an unequal access to digital infrastructure and technology. Hence, new normal is slowly closing the digital divide impacts. New normal is a result of the pandemic, we came up with this set in order to continue living the world despite the chaos and unending variants of this pandemic. In a new normal set, people are more active on online platforms, internet, and the use of technology where all can freely access digital information and digital divide has becoming less impacts.

          As UNESCO defines Media and Information Literacy, it consists of the knowledge, the attitudes, and the sum of the skills needed to know when and what information is needed; where and how to obtain that information; how to evaluate it critically and organize it once it is found; and how to use it ethically. The value of being a media and information literate individual comes with responsibility, and accountability especially nowadays. People with media and information literacy can analyze and make educated decisions as users of information and media, as well as become skilled developers and producers of their own information and media messages. This concept encompasses both media literacy and information literacy, as well as a variety of competencies. Information literacy highlights the value of access to information as well as the appraisal and ethical use of that information, whereas media literacy stresses the capacity to understand media functions, assess how they are delivered, and use them for self-expression. It acknowledges the importance of information and media in our daily life. It focuses on freedom of expression and information because it allows individuals to comprehend the activities of media and other information providers, examine their content, and offer educated criticisms as consumers and producers of information and media material.