Abstract This paper explores the evolving relationship between media, information, and digital literacy in light of rapid technological advancements. Adopting a transdisciplinary lens, it examines the complex intersections of race, gender, AI, geography, and language that shape diverse perspectives and literacies. The paper argues for a progressive approach to media and … [Read more...] about Promoting Informed Citizenship in a Connected World: Advancing Media and Information Literacy
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An Orgy of Utter Chaos: Connecting Media Literacy and Information Literacy with the Feeling of Knowing
Abstract This article argues that educators need to better understand current neuroscience and psychology in order to teach students in our current information and media environment. Specifically, the article focuses on the Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education from the Association of College and Research Libraries and the Core Principles of Media Literacy … [Read more...] about An Orgy of Utter Chaos: Connecting Media Literacy and Information Literacy with the Feeling of Knowing
Radical Media Literacy: Self-Defence in The Communication Age
Abstract In the 21st Century, working-class audiences are left exposed to a complex ecosystem of media structures, effects and experiences designed to uphold capitalist hegemony. Through a combination of traditional, one-way media outlets like newspapers, radio and television and ‘pseudo-participatory’ social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, the popular … [Read more...] about Radical Media Literacy: Self-Defence in The Communication Age
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
Media Literacy in the Third Space School Library
Abstract This article shares the findings from a study which applies a theory of change for dynamic media literacy to foster resilience and promote positive consequences in the media ecosystem through a collaboration between academic/educational media literacy practice and the UK School Library Association. The research generates transferable findings to support … [Read more...] about Media Literacy in the Third Space School Library
Mid-Atlantic HBCU Libraries and Media/Information Literacy: Practices and Strategies for 21st Century Diverse Learners
Abstract Using geographic systems analysis (Thorne-Wallington, 2013), this study, a content analysis evaluated the library websites at 14 HBCUs (N = 14) in Mid-Atlantic states (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia), and the District of Columbia, regarding their approach to media literacy information strategies and current offerings for students and faculty … [Read more...] about Mid-Atlantic HBCU Libraries and Media/Information Literacy: Practices and Strategies for 21st Century Diverse Learners
The National Library of Latvia: Engaging people with media and information
Abstract The National Library of Latvia moved to a new building dubbed the Castle of Light in the summer of 2014. The new building centralises the library’s collection, supports education, recreation, and performance, and encourages media literacy education. This paper is a case study of the permanent exhibition Book in Latvia within the National Library of Latvia that … [Read more...] about The National Library of Latvia: Engaging people with media and information
The Colors of Disinformation: Disinformation and the Literacy Landscape
Abstract We are now living in an age of “fake news,” which is not a new phenomenon, but its current iteration has highlighted the various dimensions of how people interact (or do not) with information - information consumption is so much more than people's immediate cognitive processing. This video essay will address some of the colloquial language that can be applied to … [Read more...] about The Colors of Disinformation: Disinformation and the Literacy Landscape
ML3: Librarians as Leaders for Media Literacy
Abstract The Librarians as Leaders for Media Literacy (ML3) initiative was begun in New York State in 2021 with a grant from the Booth-Ferris Foundation. Building on the extensive PD and curriculum work of Project Look Sharp at Ithaca College over the past 25 years, this initiative is grounded in the inquiry-based student-centered pedagogy of Constructivist Media … [Read more...] about ML3: Librarians as Leaders for Media Literacy
An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
Abstract The proliferation of digital media has created a new challenge for educators: how to effectively teach students to be critical consumers and producers of information. This literature review methodically explores the role of school libraries in media literacy education, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. An analysis of the modern definitions of media … [Read more...] about An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told (Richard III, Act 4 Scene 4): Media Literacy and the Role of the School Library
How Media and information literacy affects reading of different text types: academic libraries and digital generation
Abstract The landscape for scholarly book use is changing. More books are available in electronic format, the use of mobile devices is growing, and the corpus of digitized texts is expanding. The ways in which scholars interact with books, both electronic and print, is also evolving. The primary objective of every academic library is to meet the information need(s) of members … [Read more...] about How Media and information literacy affects reading of different text types: academic libraries and digital generation
Media Literacy Education: Counteracting the Disruption
Censorship, cancel culture, Generative AI, ethics, or lack of ethics are topics found daily in the media as well as mainstream conversation. Where is the media literacy education amid the concerns that have arisen? It should be front and center, but the problem is that the heartbeat of the work is missing as its focal point. In part, because people are so focused on the … [Read more...] about Media Literacy Education: Counteracting the Disruption
A conversation with IREX Fellow Grace Msauki
I sat down to speak with Grace Msauki over Zoom one August morning. Our conversation was sprawling, covering Grace’s passion for community development, exploring her expertise in information literacy, and imagining her vision for a media literate future. Calling in from Milwaukee, WI, Grace retraced the first weeks of her 4-month internship as an IREX Community Solutions … [Read more...] about A conversation with IREX Fellow Grace Msauki
Expressive Speech: Ruminations on 303 Creative LLC
On June 30, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released its ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. The court ruled that Colorado-based web designer and graphic artist Lorie Smith could lawfully refuse to create websites for same-sex “weddings.” This ruling, centered around the oscillating and amorphous idea of “expressive speech,” involves many concepts and … [Read more...] about Expressive Speech: Ruminations on 303 Creative LLC
Empowering Minds: How Young People are Participating in Media Literacy Education in Algeria
“We watch TV on our phone" - a seemingly innocuous statement that encapsulates the ever-changing landscape of media consumption in the modern age. Gone are the days when the living room television was the sole gateway to the world of visual and moving content. While this technological revolution has undeniably expanded our access to information, it has also exposed us to a … [Read more...] about Empowering Minds: How Young People are Participating in Media Literacy Education in Algeria
Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Increasingly, information that shapes our understanding of the world is being generated and distributed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), an anonymous, technologically based neural network machine learning model that employs ChatGPT to assimilate content. ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) … [Read more...] about Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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
Media Literacy Education Refutes Stereotypes
Historically, the media has been guilty of perpetuating various stereotypes through the images in newspapers, television, and movies. Television in the late 20th century most commonly depicted Black individuals as athletes or, more destructively, criminals. During the same period, very few women were in roles reflecting them as individuals in power or heroic roles. … [Read more...] about Media Literacy Education Refutes Stereotypes
Growing Up with the Internet
The internet is one of the most powerful and influential forces today, affecting nearly every aspect of our lives. Almost everything, in some way or another, connects to the internet and the media, and because of this, many positives and negatives come out of them. One of these subjects is how the media and the internet generally affect kids and teenagers. In today's age, … [Read more...] about Growing Up with the Internet
