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This Month in Media Literacy
What a month! With the announcement of the election, EDMO Ireland and MLI have been encouraging voters to ‘Be Election Smart’. We may not know who has won the election for a while, but we do know who won the coveted MLI Awards. The crème de la crème of the media literacy community was celebrated at the first MLI Awards ceremony, kindly hosted by Virgin Media. As if that wasn’t enough, preparations are in full swing for the MLI Annual Conference on 4 December.
Announcements
And the winners are …
On 21 November, the winners of the 2024 Media Literacy Ireland Awards were announced at an awards ceremony graciously hosted by Virgin Media. Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted entries – each project showcases the incredible work being done to promote media literacy in Ireland. For more details on all shortlisted entries, and the winners and their inspiring projects, visit the MLI website.
CyberSafeKids launches Christmas Gadget Gift Guide for Parents
To support parents and guardians in making safer, more informed decisions when buying smart devices for their children, CyberSafeKids has launched its inaugural Christmas campaign with a Gadget Gift Guide.
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Research reveals digital differences between men and women
Stark differences in the online lives of men and women in the UK are revealed in Ofcom’s annual report into the nation’s digital habits. Across all adult age groups, women are spending more time online – on smartphones, tablets and computers – than men.
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AI for schools
Delivered by Oide Technology in Education, this free online course on AI for schools is available 24/7 and will take just one hour of your time. It provides school leaders and all teachers with an understanding of AI, an overview of key policy documents, and an introduction to key considerations for the use of AI in schools.
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UNESCO – free online course ‘How to be a Trusted Voice Online’
UNESCO has opened registrations for its free online course, ‘Digital Content Creators and Journalists: How to Be a Trusted Voice Online,’ available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. This four-week course offers valuable insights on building influence and trust with audiences in today’s digital world.
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Could you be an MLI speaker or trainer?
Due to a significant increase in the number of invitations for MLI to participate in conferences, deliver talks and provide training, we are investigating the possibility of creating a panel of MLI speakers and trainers from the MLI membership who could, on occasion, be called upon to represent MLI at events and talks. If this sounds like something that you would be interested in , please complete this short expression of interest form.
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Events
Safer Internet Day 2025 information session: 10 December
Webwise is hosting a short information session for schools and organisations to discuss collaborative plans and how to get involved in Safer Internet Day 2025. The Irish Safer Internet Centre will also present the theme for Safer Internet Day 2025: Prepare/Protect/Thrive: Navigating Online Algorithms and Influencers Online.
Register now
In Case You Missed It
Media & Learning webinar
The Media & Learning webinar that took place on Cross-Border Collaboration: Mobile Stories x eTwinning is now available on YouTube. Teachers/educators interested in testing out the publishing tool can register their interest online.
Watch again
New resources on Rights, Rules and Reporting Online
Coimisiún na Meán has launched resources for schools called ‘Rights, Rules and Reporting Online’. The aim of the initiative is to help students understand their rights online under the Online Safety Framework, learn how to report illegal and harmful content, and recognise the role of Coimisiún na Meán.
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Resource of the Month
EDMO Guidelines for Effective Media Literacy Initiatives
The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) has published Guidelines for Effective Media Literacy Initiatives. Consisting of 12 concise principles and supported by simple but well-tested guidelines, this resource has been designed for use by anyone involved in the development of media literacy initiatives, including civil society, educators, policymakers, and those in the media or tech industries.
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The MLI Team
