Digital and Media Literacy
This SIG focuses on the topic of digital media education and literacy at large and brings together members with a specific interest in this topic.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Community Space: Operating a dedicated mailing list and Teams environment on the topic of digital and media literacy, open to members wishing to share knowledge and collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
- Wednesday Webinars: Organising the Wednesday Webinar series of online sessions, open to all, on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- European Projects: Direct involvement in MLA European projects related to digital and media literacy, including SMILES, EDUmake, BIK+, and EDMO2. See projects page.
- Newsletter Contributions: Contributing articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- Social Media Engagement: Engaging in MLA social media channels on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- Representation: Representing MLA in relevant conferences, networks, focus groups, organisations, and forums, including EMIL, EPRA, ERGA, and the different expert groups set up by the European Commission.
- Virtual Workshops: Conducting members-only practical workshops on effective media literacy training, starting in 2025.
- Policy Inputs: Providing policy inputs and contributions at the EU level on Digital and Media Literacy in Europe.
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Please note that these special interest groups are exclusively available to organisational members of the Association and are part of our work within Media & Learning. Learn more about the membership here.