Context As our daily lives are increasingly shaped by digital, informational, and media environments, it has become common to understand these environments through the lens of the corresponding new literacies that people are expected to mobilize in order to navigate the social world. In this context, literacies are increasingly under pressure. The calls for … [Read more...] about Doctoral Summer School – Research on Digital, Media and Information Literacy
The Journal of Media Literacy Spring 2026 Issue: McLuhan Mosaic
The Journal of Media Literacy Spring 2026 Issue McLuhan Mosaic Co-edited by Neil Andersen, Carol Arcus, Antonio Lopez, Andrew McLuhan Call for Proposals As communications media multiply at a dizzying pace, the need for media literacy education has never been more urgent. The rise of generative artificial intelligence has captured the public imagination—and, in many … [Read more...] about The Journal of Media Literacy Spring 2026 Issue: McLuhan Mosaic
Knowledge: A Conversation with Steve Connolly (Part 2)
This is the second part of our interview with author Steve Connolly. Read part one here. HC: I think that the idea that media and Media Studies are ever-changing, responding to the contemporary moment, and flexible is really a central idea that you address in the book. In many ways, it challenges a lot of the ways we conceptualize knowledge within these studies. How are … [Read more...] about Knowledge: A Conversation with Steve Connolly (Part 2)
Knowledge: A Conversation with Steve Connolly (Part One)
In his recent book, Knowledge and Knowing in Media and Film Studies, Associate Professor Steve Connolly examines the nature of knowledge in curricular Media and Film Studies, tracing the nascent subjects’ genealogies. Knowledge, much like the subjects it appraises, effectively bridges the theoretical and the practical. Connolly offers a complex analysis of epistemology within … [Read more...] about Knowledge: A Conversation with Steve Connolly (Part One)
CALL FOR PROPOSALS/ABSTRACTS
International Media Literacy Research Symposium https://www.imlrs.net June 4-6, 2026 John Cabot University -- Rome, Italy (In-Person) WHO SHOULD SUBMIT: Scholars, Researchers, and Educators at all stages of their careers are welcome to submit!! ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: Roundtables: Individuals present their work in a roundtable which seats … [Read more...] about CALL FOR PROPOSALS/ABSTRACTS
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tessa Jolls
It is with deep sorrow that the International Council for Media Literacy mourns the passing of Tessa Jolls, a distinguished leader in the field of media literacy, a dedicated member of our Advisory Council, past recipient of our Jessie McCanse Award, and a dear friend. Her passing on April 6th leaves an immense void in our community, but her legacy will continue to inspire … [Read more...] about Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tessa Jolls
Tribute to Bob McChesney
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
Public Commons Issue Out Now!
The Journal of Media Literacy's "Democracy by Collision or Connection? The Crisis of the Public Commons" is out now! 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 … [Read more...] about Public Commons Issue Out Now!
Conference Reflections Out Now!
The Journal of Media Literacy
Call for the 2024 Marieli Rowe Innovation in Media Literacy Education Award is OPEN!
Background: This media literacy education award is created in recognition of Marieli Rowe’s future-oriented vision, always looking at what is coming over the horizon, what is the next ‘mountain to climb.’ It was established in 2021 in honor of NTC’s longtime Executive Director Journal Editor, whose work in the field of media literacy spanned six decades. Marieli created … [Read more...] about Call for the 2024 Marieli Rowe Innovation in Media Literacy Education Award is OPEN!
Check Out The IC4ML Blog
IC4ML members share their thoughts and experiences about how they interact with media and information in our world, and how MIL shows up in everything we do. … [Read more...] about Check Out The IC4ML Blog
