Abstract This reflection explores the perspectives of first responders from various countries on the importance and relevance of media literacy skills in their profession. Through a series of in-depth interviews and dialogues with firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and paramedics from diverse cultural and operational backgrounds, I uncover the unique … [Read more...] about Voices from the Front Lines: First Responders’ Perspectives on the Role of Media Literacy in Emergency Management
Celebrating Achievement: Reflections on the International Media Literacy Award and Conference Experience
Receiving the Marieli Rowe Innovation in Media Literacy Education Award for my ELELE project was a profound honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication poured into our academic writing project started in Azerbabiajan in 2016. Presented at the conference in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, on June 27-28, 2024, my study, "Algorithmic Social Justice through … [Read more...] about Celebrating Achievement: Reflections on the International Media Literacy Award and Conference Experience
The Human Algorithmic Question: A Social Justice Imperative
A Letter from Guest Editor, Melda N. Yildiz, EdD As Artificial intelligence (AI) systems and machine learning algorithms have been used to automate decision-making processes from education to economic sectors, there is an inevitable impact on democracy and social justice. Cathy O’Neal (2016) reveals real-life impact stories of algorithmic injustice in her book, “Weapons of … [Read more...] about The Human Algorithmic Question: A Social Justice Imperative
