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New media is a valuable object and medium of study in International Relations (IR). As an object of study, the impact of new media speaks to the questions about the nature of information in the digital age, the behavior of networked individuals, and emerging digital identities that are central to many important current debates in IR. As a medium, it can give our students greater opportunities to collect and share knowledge, collaborate meaningfully with their classmates and the outside world, and manage complex knowledge flows in order to solve problems. This paper addresses the information literacy challenges facing our students in the digital age, along with significant themes where new media can illuminate critical current issues in IR, and offers recommendations for applying new media as a method for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Adapted from the source document.