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
Focusing on Media Literacy in Ireland this month, the webinar will start with an Introduction to Media Literacy in Ireland. During this part of the webinar, Stephanie Comey, Senior Manager in the BAI with responsibility for Media Literacy, will provide an overview of the status of Media Literacy in Ireland, describe the relevant policy framework and the extent to
By Martina Chapman, National Coordinator, MLI The first Media Literacy Monday webinar of 2021 took place on Monday 25 January at 4 pm via zoom. With Safer Internet Day around the corner, it seemed appropriate to focus on young people and media literacy. The full webinar is available to watch online. Perspectives The event opened with an
With an over-arching theme exploring the power of collaboration, this series of webinars explored a range of topics with contributions from extremely well-placed experts in their field. MIL without Borders was the title of the first webinar which took place on the 2nd November 2020. With contributors from across Europe, this webinar explored what kind of collaboration
What do you think are the challenges and opportunities for Ireland in relation to adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy? How do you think we can create an environment where all adults in Ireland have the necessary literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to fully participate in society? These are the questions that SOLAS, the Further