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Media Literacy to Play Central Role in National Counter Disinformation Strategy

by Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of MLI The National Counter Disinformation Strategy was published on 17 April. Developed by a cross-sector working group, this strategy outlines the complexity of the problem and sets out nine over-arching commitments along with 36 specific actions to help counter disinformation. The Strategy outlines the complex, global nature of the

Mobile Stories: An Innovative Media Literacy Tool for Classrooms

by Charlotta Bergseth & Jenny Sköld, journalists and founders of Mobile Stories and Voice4You Mobile Stories is a tool that teaches students aged 12–19 critical thinking and responsibility towards information they share and consume through creating and publishing their own stories on an international platform alongside peers from other countries. The Mobile Stories Newsroom tool

Building Democratic Resilience: Reflections on the Media Literacy for Democracy Skills Training Lab

by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Consultant Earlier this year, I had the privilege of creating and delivering a programme called ‘Media Literacy for Democracy Skills Training Lab’, organised by the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) within the framework of the Horizon Europe project RECLAIM. Over five intense days in Brussels, I guided

Training the Trainers: Strengthening Media Literacy in the Irish Radio Sector

by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Consultant There is a growing need for media literacy trainers and ambassadors worldwide. In Ireland, with more media literacy themed projects being funded under Sound and Vision applications, it has become clear that there is a demand not just for awareness, but for skilled trainers who could support

Age-Friendly AI: Ireland’s National Artificial Intelligence Literacy Initiative for Older People

by Emma O’Donoghue, Manager of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Launched in Grangegorman, TU Dublin on 27 March, Age-Friendly AI is an initiative that works to listen to, understand and act on the hopes of older people for the inclusive use of AI. This initiative was born out of public engagement, seeking

Webwise Resources for Educators and Parents/Guardians

Webwise is the online safety initiative of the Department of Education and co-funded by the European Commission. Webwise promotes safer, better internet use through awareness-raising and education initiatives targeting teachers, children, young people and parents/guardians. Webwise carries out the following work: With the help of the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, Webwise also develops youth-oriented awareness-raising resources

MLI March Newsletter

Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.

Dismiss Media Manipulation – Project to Combat Climate Misinformation

by Sarah Keane, Communications and Project Officer, SLí Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative (SLí) launched its new Erasmus+ Project, Dismiss Media Manipulation in September 2024. The project is a collaborative effort to enhance media literacy and counter mis- and disinformation, with particular focus on climate-related issues. The rise of climate misinformation can distort public perception of