The first Media Literacy Monday webinar of 2022 took place on the 24th January and explored the question of how to support the media literacy needs of children and young people. Some of those needs may be linked using online technology and services safely and securely, other media literacy needs may be linked to critical
Safer Internet Day 2022 is just around the corner on Tuesday, February 8th! Coordinated and promoted in Ireland by Webwise, Safer Internet Day has grown to become the key date in the online safety calendar. Here are some simple ways to get involved and help to support Safer Internet Day 2022 and help promote a
As part of Ofcoms mission to make communications work for everyone, this newly published approach recognises that media literacy is the way to build a safer life online and fully participate in society. It also recognises the imbalance of skills and knowledge among different parts of the population and the role of platforms in terms
Webwise, the Irish Safer Internet Centre, is responsible for the coordination of Safer Internet Day, which this year takes place on Tuesday, February 8th. The internet is an integral part of our lives, providing fantastic opportunities to learn, create and connect, but the online world also creates challenges. This year for Safer Internet Day, Webwise and
Media Literacy Ireland were delighted to welcome Professor Renee Hobbs of the University of Rhode Island and Director of The Media Education Lab as our keynote speaker for our 2021 Annual Conference. Prof. Hobbs delivered a very engaging, enjoyable and thought-provoking lecture on the theme of ‘Media Literacy for Public Good’ which you can watch here.
By Martina Chapman, National Coordinator MLI Marian Higgins, the library representative on the MLI Steering Group, opened the webinar by pointing out how libraries are well known as providers of information, but libraries and library staff have always supported their users in learning and acquiring essential lifelong skills. These skills include information literacy (how to
July’s edition of MLI’s Media Literacy Monday webinar series explored the representation of women in media and media literacy’s role in promoting the fair representation of women in media, both as consumers and producers. Stephanie Comey, co-chair of MLI’s Steering Group, opened the webinar followed by Dr Eileen Culloty, assistant professor at the DCU School of
Be Media Smart previously ran as a public awareness campaign in 2019 and 2020. This year, the initiative will run from April to September at a time when there is a particular need for people to make informed choices about the Covid-19 vaccination based on accurate and reliable information. Be Media Smart ads will be encouraging