Part of the workload of media educators, I believe, is to draw ideas from critical and cultural theory in communication, film, literature, sociolinguistics and other fields to refresh models, paradigms and perspectives that inspire classroom practice. I have spent a good part of the last two years rewriting Media Literacies: A Critical Introduction (2012) with my colleagues and … [Read more...] about How to Prepare a Media Noodle
Holding space for the commons
It is remarkable how much can change in a short period. When we embarked on this special issue, we were tasked with finding a manner to articulate a place of commonality in what appeared to be a very polarized public sphere, especially in the United States. So, rather than directly taking on polarization or even echo chambers, we moved the conversation towards articulating … [Read more...] about Holding space for the commons
Introduction to: Democracy by Collision or Connection? The Crisis of the Public Commons
This JML issue is dedicated to the crisis of the public commons, its implications, and how it is addressed across different spheres and contexts. The myriads of articles submitted for this issue reflect multiple perspectives on the notion of "commons" and the ways to confront threats that undermine their essence and purpose in contemporary societies. In an effort to … [Read more...] about Introduction to: Democracy by Collision or Connection? The Crisis of the Public Commons
