What is Media Literacy Ireland?
Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) is an informal alliance of individuals and organisations who work together on a mainly voluntary basis to promote media literacy in Ireland. Facilitated by Coimisiún na Meán, MLI has over 250 members drawn from a broad range of sectors.
Our vision is for all Irish people to be empowered with the skills and confidence to be able to access and critically evaluate content and services across all platforms, understand and question how media and digital technology operate, identify and manage risks, and participate in the public sphere in a responsible, ethical and effective manner.
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What is media literacy?
MLI does not narrowly define media literacy. Instead, we look to the BAI Media Literacy Policy to illustrate what media literacy looks like in real terms for both individuals and for society. The BAI Media Literacy Policy outlines the following three core competencies and associated media literacy skills.
- Understand and critically evaluate broadcast, digital and other media content and services, in order to make informed choices and best manage media use.
- Access and use broadcast and digital media content and services in a safe and secure manner, to maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
- Create and participate via media, in a responsible, ethical and effective manner, in the creative, cultural and democratic aspects of society.
Latest News
17 October 2024
Opening statement by Martina Chapman to the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
National Co-Ordinator of Media Literacy Ireland Martina Chapman spoke at the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media. In the opening statement Martina Chapman outlines the important work of Media Literacy Ireland…
27 September 2024
2024 MLI Annual Conference: Media Literacy for All
The 2024 MLI Annual Conference will take place on 4 December in The Foundry in Dublin, kindly hosted by Google. The theme for the conference is ‘Media Literacy for All’ and we want to use this opportunity to share, learn and consider…
24 September 2024
Leading social media platforms urged to combat academic dishonesty
by Gráinne Mooney, Quality and Qualifications Ireland The Global Academic Integrity Network (GAIN), representing 40 education regulatory bodies from around the world, calls on major social media and online platforms to take a stand….
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Upcoming Events
16 November 2022
Exploring Media Literacy at National, Regional and Local Level – the work of the EDMO Hubs
EDMO has set up national and multinational hubs in Europe to tackle disinformation and one of the core tasks of these hubs is to organise media literacy activities at national or multinational level. This series will highlight specific…