March 2021

How well are disinformation code signatories living up to their promises?

It’s already been over two years since the day when the self-regulatory Code of Practice on Disinformation was signed by representatives of online platforms, leading social networks, advertisers and advertising industry…

25 February 2021

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The challenges and opportunities of 360 degree video and immersive technologies in learning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the importance of learning environments, pedagogical methods and learning technologies has become particularly important in higher education. Universities have invested in distance learning…

1 March 2021

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European School Radio – an educational medium for schools

The European School Radio (ESR) scientific society is a nonprofit civil organisation that supports and fosters the ESR web-radio platform for the primary and secondary education community in Europe. ESR has been growing…

1 March 2021

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Media education and the development of student competencies in Poland

The Center for Citizenship Education (CCE) supports students and teachers in developing critical thinking skills through educational programs, e.g. in the field of global and climate education, political education, and…

2 March 2021

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The Peace Journalism Lab – supporting media literacy across networks in Greece

Media literacy as a concept in Greece, as well as policy initiatives, followed the same path that we have seen in the rest of Europe. Between 2000-2010, it has been mainly part of the academic discussion and then it…

1 March 2021

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News

Media & Learning Online set to take place on 6 May 2021

Join members of the Media & Learning Association and others on Thursday 6 May for the first Media & Learning Online conference of 2021. This one day online event is aimed at anyone interested in enhancing…

1 March 2021

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European Regulatory Authorities strengthen focus on media literacy

Further to a consultation phase with its members, the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) has approved its Work Programme for this year. Reshaped to respond to the current circumstances and the needs of…

24 February 2021

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Artificial intelligence and what it means for education tomorrow

“It makes no sense to design education systems that educate learners to do what computers and robots can do infinitely better” writes Dirk Van Damme in his recent article about how artificial intelligence…

22 February 2021

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University of Groningen, AP Hogeschool & University of Padua join Media and Learning Association

Membership of our association continued to grow in February, with the acceptance of three new members. The University of Groningen in the Netherlands participates in various national and international projects aiming at…

26 February 2021

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At last – an explanation for why those video chats are so exhausting

Stanford University communications expert Jeremy Bailenson recently published a new study he and his team have carried out into why video chats are so tiring, no matter what the technology is that you use. Reports on…

1 March 2021

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Find out more about Media Literacy in Greece on 10 March

Join our Wednesday Webinar on 10 March at 15:00 CET when the spotlight falls on the media literacy landscape in Greece. Like the others in this series, this webinar is open to all and will include an overview of the…

1 March 2021

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Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 Guidelines

The European Commission has published “Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 Guidelines”. This document outlines the overall strategy for the coming 5 years. The priorities of the Erasmus (+) programmes are…

22 February 2021

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YouTube’s TikTok rival

Chris Jaffe introduces Youtube’s new 15-second video feature as “a new short-form video experience for creators and artists who want to shoot short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones…

22 February 2021

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Tips and Reviews

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28 February 2021

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Lifelong Learning

Innovating Pedagogy 2021

28 January 2021

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At long last, there is Final…

28 February 2021

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Events and Competitions

EUNIS AV Award brings sunshine – deadline 15 March 2021

The EUNIS Award for Award for AV enabled learning space recognizes innovative use of audiovisual technology to enhance learning. This award is open to higher education projects worldwide. The winner will present…

1 March 2021

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The Future of Blended Learning Conference, 24 March

The ‘Future of Blended Learning Conference’ is an event organised by the University of Lincoln (UK). The event is designed to showcase research and teaching; celebrating new innovations that have been developed since…

24 February 2021

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AR & VR

IEEE VR 2021 Conference, 27 March – 3 April

Given the evolution of the pandemic, and following recommendations from public health authorities, this year the organisers of one of the largest conferences on VR are inviting you to join them virtually on 27 March…

22 February 2021

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Primary & Secondary Education

European Advanced Educational Technology Conference, 28 March, London, UK

The 2nd European Advanced Educational Technology Conference (EAET 2021) will take place on 27-29 March in London. During this event, scholars, faculty, researchers, students and administrators will learn more about…

22 February 2021

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Comenius EduMedia contest -deadline 31 March 2021

Submissions are welcome to this year’s Comenius EduMedia contest which is organised by GPI e.V. the Society for Pedagogic, Information and Media in Berlin, Germany. All forms of digital educational media can be…

1 March 2021

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Mediasite Experience 2021 (MSX21) conference, 19-20 May

This year Mediasite is inviting you to their virtual conference which will take place 19-20 May. You’ll have access to video best-practices, learn how to boost engagement through a screen, and connect with industry…

24 February 2021

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