Abstract News, media, and information literacy scholars agree that collaborative approaches to education are far more beneficial to learners than the siloed and fragmented approaches that have often characterized the field. However, discussions about the benefits of collaborations, especially across disciplines, are few and far between. If news media literacy education is to … [Read more...] about Building a Bridge to Somewhere: A Critical Dialogue to Further Media and Information Literacy Practice
Teacher Librarian Collaborations
Faculty & Librarian Collaboration on an Information and Media Literacy Undergraduate Course
Abstract Teaching media and information literacy is a necessity to address issues of dis- and misinformation, wellbeing and self-efficacy in the digital era by enhancing the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate various perspectives and resources. Working together with a research librarian to offer access to resources and practices on analysis is the low hanging fruit in a … [Read more...] about Faculty & Librarian Collaboration on an Information and Media Literacy Undergraduate Course
Teamwork makes the dream work: Reflections on collaborations to support media and information literacies in liberal arts education
Abstract Experts and practitioners use multiple definitions of media literacy (ML) and information literacy (IL). From these, myriad similarities and distinctions emerge between the domains. Although some may see the convergences and divergences in ML and IL as messy, we–a university librarian and assistant professor of communication–propose that this conceptual ambiguity … [Read more...] about Teamwork makes the dream work: Reflections on collaborations to support media and information literacies in liberal arts education
We’re all in this together: Approaching media literacy from a holistic point of view
Abstract Recognizing the need to approach media literacy education from a lifelong and holistic point of view, an academic librarian and a K12 teacher reflect on their teaching journeys both individually and in partnership, sharing their pedagogical approaches to teaching media literacy skills in both K12 and higher education environments. The authors discuss how they’ve … [Read more...] about We’re all in this together: Approaching media literacy from a holistic point of view
Media and Information Literacy Instruction: A Case for Collaboration
Abstract The news and information cycle is 24/7/365. The constant churn of information can be positive or problematic. How can we best consume media to decipher truth from fiction and achieve media literacy? More importantly, how should media and information literacy be taught to college and K-12 students to prepare students to be responsible consumers of media? How can K-12 … [Read more...] about Media and Information Literacy Instruction: A Case for Collaboration
