Abstract David Buckingham’s (2023) “The trouble with ‘information literacy’” extends observations and areas rife for exploration related to the multiple terms and semantic framings regarding information literacy and other connected, but distinct areas of study. He problematizes narrow, ill-defined, or common conflations across sub-fields related to media education. Inspired by … [Read more...] about From Silos to Synergies: Co-developing Collaborations Across Media Education Sub-fields Towards Social and Environmental Justice
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A Delicious Metaphor: How ML and IL Can Address the Crisis of Trust
Abstract Response to David Buckingham's blog The trouble with ‘information literacy’ posted to his personal website on 01/04/2023 Keywords Media Literacy, Information Literacy It’s one of those perfect summer days, and nothing is sweeter after a late afternoon beach day than a cup or cone of ice cream. Standing in line for ice cream at Brickley’s, a Rhode Island … [Read more...] about A Delicious Metaphor: How ML and IL Can Address the Crisis of Trust
“Information Literacy,” “Media Literacy,” and Professional Territories: Recognizing Blurry Lines and the Value of Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue
Abstract Response to David Buckingham's blog The trouble with ‘information literacy’ posted to his personal website on 01/04/2023 Keywords Media Literacy, Information Literacy When I was first invited to contribute to this issue with a response to Buckingham’s essay “The Trouble with ‘Information Literacy’,” I had a moment of imposter syndrome. I am an academic … [Read more...] about “Information Literacy,” “Media Literacy,” and Professional Territories: Recognizing Blurry Lines and the Value of Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue
The Trouble with ‘Information Literacy’: a valuable dialogue grows from a provocative blog post
Abstract Media literacy is increasingly coupled with a particular version of ‘information literacy’. I argue that this is not only conceptually incoherent but also educationally problematic. Article Contents: Keywords Media Literacy, Information Literacy The Trouble with ‘Information Literacy’ Blog reposted from Buckingham's personal website 01/04/2023 Media … [Read more...] about The Trouble with ‘Information Literacy’: a valuable dialogue grows from a provocative blog post
Pedagogies for Critical Media Production and Disinformation Studies: A Taxonomy of Co-Literacies
Abstract This article presents a taxonomy for critical communication praxis in two pedagogical contexts, namely, Critical Media Production Literacy (CMPL) and Disinformation Literacy (DL), which are the foci of two courses that we teach. The rationale behind developing this taxonomy is to find the connections between the list of macro and micro literacies that we planned to … [Read more...] about Pedagogies for Critical Media Production and Disinformation Studies: A Taxonomy of Co-Literacies
The Critical Cultural Literacy Model
Abstract In 2021 I wrote the article "Tell Me Sweet Little Lies: Racism as a Form of Persistent Malinformation" for Project Information Literacy. The piece argues that information and media literacies (along with several other literacies) are needed to combat stereotypes, implicit biases, and racism, all of which are ultimately forms of misinformation, disinformation, and … [Read more...] about The Critical Cultural Literacy Model
Promoting Informed Citizenship in a Connected World: Advancing Media and Information Literacy
Abstract This paper explores the evolving relationship between media, information, and digital literacy in light of rapid technological advancements. Adopting a transdisciplinary lens, it examines the complex intersections of race, gender, AI, geography, and language that shape diverse perspectives and literacies. The paper argues for a progressive approach to media and … [Read more...] about Promoting Informed Citizenship in a Connected World: Advancing Media and Information Literacy
An Orgy of Utter Chaos: Connecting Media Literacy and Information Literacy with the Feeling of Knowing
Abstract This article argues that educators need to better understand current neuroscience and psychology in order to teach students in our current information and media environment. Specifically, the article focuses on the Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education from the Association of College and Research Libraries and the Core Principles of Media Literacy … [Read more...] about An Orgy of Utter Chaos: Connecting Media Literacy and Information Literacy with the Feeling of Knowing
Radical Media Literacy: Self-Defence in The Communication Age
Abstract In the 21st Century, working-class audiences are left exposed to a complex ecosystem of media structures, effects and experiences designed to uphold capitalist hegemony. Through a combination of traditional, one-way media outlets like newspapers, radio and television and ‘pseudo-participatory’ social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, the popular … [Read more...] about Radical Media Literacy: Self-Defence in The Communication Age