MLI September Newsletter
Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.
Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.
by Niamh Heggarty, Munster Technological University This project set out to create a solution designed to strengthen older adults’ digital media literacy skills, helping them to critically evaluate online media, thereby safeguarding their health and voice in today’s digital society When investigating the difference in digital media literacy levels between generations, it became clear that
by Clíodhna Purdue, Coimisiún na Meán It’s clear that journalists are facing increasing online abuse and threats in Ireland and globally. Online abuse directed at journalists is a threat to freedom of expression and can undermine democracy. In collaboration with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and An Garda Síochána, Coimisiún na Meán has created
With the Presidential Election scheduled for 24 Ocotber, now is a great time for a reminder about how to recognise accurate and reliable information and avoid potential mis– and disinformation. Below are some helpful resources to guide you in the run-up to the election:
Literacy is more than reading and writing. Literacy also helps us to understand and act on the information we see or hear in the media or online. To raise awareness of this the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Programme Office in SOLAS has chosen International Literacy Day (8 September) to launch the ‘Let’s talk about
Read the November MLI newsletter for media literacy related news and updates.
by Martina Chapman, National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland On 25 July, the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee published a report summarising their inquiry into media literacy. The report highlights the importance of media literacy and emphasises the need for the UK government to take urgent action to improve media literacy skills across