On behalf of the Executive Board at the International Council for Media Literacy, we extend our deepest gratitude and recognition to Bob McChesney for his profound contributions to the media literacy community. His unwavering commitment to truly democratizing media comes through his incredible body of work, his support of the Media Education Foundation, and his co-founding of … [Read more...] about Tribute to Bob McChesney
Media Literacy’s Role in Preserving and Redefining the Public Commons
When our editorial committee started planning for this issue, we were pondering how to address the extreme polarization we were seeing in the U.S. election campaign. In 2024, at least 64 countries were holding elections, highlighting the variety and fragility of democracy around the globe. Online digital spaces complicate the traditional concept of the town square in which … [Read more...] about Media Literacy’s Role in Preserving and Redefining the Public Commons
Travel far enough, you meet yourself
This quote by David Mitchell, a British author describes my summer of travel very well. Immersing yourself when you travel leads to more than just making memories. Combining travel with intellectually stimulating conferences and opening yourself to a community of people who are all willing to share their perspectives and work with you is so empowering. It can be … [Read more...] about Travel far enough, you meet yourself
Considered Conversations in Complexity
Reflections from the JML Editorial Team: Karen Ambrosh, Belinha De Abreu, Hannah Conner, and Grace Msauki IC4ML has just published its fifth online issue of The Journal of Media Literacy (JML) since transforming from a print journal for over fifty years. With the help of courageous guest editors and creative authors willing to share their work in different ways, we are … [Read more...] about Considered Conversations in Complexity
The Wisconsin Idea Takes Center Stage at International Media Literacy Research Symposium
A Letter from Karen Ambrosh, Managing Editor of The Journal of Media Literacy Having Madison, Wisconsin as the backdrop for the 2022 International Media Literacy Research Symposium holds so much significance, not only for our organization’s foundation, but for the values that are the underpinning of the future of media literacy. The International Council for Media Literacy … [Read more...] about The Wisconsin Idea Takes Center Stage at International Media Literacy Research Symposium
Reflections on Living with a Journal Topic for a Year: The Human-Algorithmic Question: A Media Literacy Education Exploration
A Letter from Karen Ambrosh, Managing Editor of The Journal of Media Literacy In January of 2022, Belinha, Melda and I began the conversation of how we would build the next journal issue around Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence. Understanding that algorithms are the building blocks to machine learning and artificial intelligence was the first step. Often these terms are … [Read more...] about Reflections on Living with a Journal Topic for a Year: The Human-Algorithmic Question: A Media Literacy Education Exploration
IC4ML Summer Updates
As we all return from a much needed summer break, IC4ML would like to acknowledge some important events and connections made over the summer. We ask you to join us in congratulating our President, Belinha De Abreu and Board Member, Jeff Share for the honors they received this summer at the NAMLE Conference. Belinha De Abreu received the NAMLE Media Literacy Researcher Award … [Read more...] about IC4ML Summer Updates
Beginnings…Connections…Intersections: A Conversation with our Guest Editors
Antonio Lopez, Theresa Redmond and Jeff Share answer questions from Karen Ambrosh and Marieli Rowe How did your interest in Ecomedia Literacy evolve? Jeff: I have always been passionate about the environment and environmentalism, from annual backpacking in the Sierras to photographing for the TreePeople, a local environmental organization. However, it was not … [Read more...] about Beginnings…Connections…Intersections: A Conversation with our Guest Editors
Media Literacy from an Ecological Perspective: A New Normal that Makes us Question What Was Normal
A Letter from the Editors As we publish our first online issue of The Journal of Media Literacy, we are keenly aware that this is not just a change in format, but also an adaptation to an ever-changing media environment. It is part of the evolution of culture, suddenly greatly accelerated by unforeseen, indeed catastrophic events, yet inevitable if seen over the passage of … [Read more...] about Media Literacy from an Ecological Perspective: A New Normal that Makes us Question What Was Normal
