John was one of the important media literacy pioneers, not only in Canada but also in the world. When I was a doctoral student and collected data in Toronto for my thesis in the 1990s, he offered me great support. I learned a lot from him. He always emphasized that media literacy initiatives must be “bottom-up,” and connecting media literacy advocates from different … [Read more...] about John Pungente SJ (1939-2023)
Media Literacy + Information Literacy: Converging Spaces / Transcending Silos
A Letter from Guest Editors, Neil Andersen, Spencer Brayton, and Natasha Casey As governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits around the world continue to struggle with the fast-paced evolution of ubiquitous digital technologies, media and information literacy have arguably never enjoyed more mainstream public recognition than they have during the last decade. But … [Read more...] about Media Literacy + Information Literacy: Converging Spaces / Transcending Silos
Media Education Summit 2023 Highlights
Neil Andersen’s Media Education Summit 2023 Highlights This was a very politicized gathering of people who are working hard to be woke. The conference theme derived from the work of Media Ecology Professor Antonio Lopez, who has been a long-time advocate for ecological thinking. The ecological/educological notion was woven through most of the conference activities. There … [Read more...] about Media Education Summit 2023 Highlights