Teachers play a hugely important role in empowering young citizens to tackle disinformation by promoting digital, media and information literacy in their classrooms. This one day online conference aims to bring together those concerned with teacher education and training in Europe and elsewhere to identify best-practice in upskilling and equipping teachers with the competencies, attitudes and opportunities to fulfill this role. It will also provide an opportunity to share experiences and resources and meet others actively engaged in teacher education and training in digital and media literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This event is associated with the Global Media & Information Literacy Week<\/a> organised by UNESCO from 24-31 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday 19 October 2022 \/ 09:30 – 17:00 CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n 09:30 – 11:00 \/ <\/em>The importance of teacher education and training in digital and media literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t During this presentation session, speakers will discuss the current state of affairs and the importance of equipping teachers with relevant skills, competences and knowledge in digital, media and information literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderator: Sally Reynolds<\/a><\/strong>, COO, Media & Learning Association, Belgium<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n 11:30 – 13:00 \/ <\/em>Pre-service teacher education in digital, media and information literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t More and more teacher training colleges and course providers are turning their attention to the topic of digital, media and information literacy by providing courses and dedicated learning opportunities on the subject. Speakers in this session will share their experience and know-how on how they are tackling the challenge of equipping student teachers with the knowledge and competences they need. During these talks, resources will be shared and networking to support follow up will be facilitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderator: Igor Kani\u017eaj<\/a><\/strong>, Associate Professor, Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n 13:30 – 15:00 \/ <\/em>In-service learning opportunities for teachers in digital, media and information literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t Continuous professional development for teachers in digital, media and information literacy is organised in many different ways in Europe and elsewhere. Dedicated workshops, training courses and project participation opportunities are just some of the ways in which this is happening. Join this session to get a flavour of how it is made possible in different settings and locations with an emphasis on best practice and effective strategies. During these talks, resources will be shared and networking to support follow up will be facilitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speakers will include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderator: Andy Demeulenaere<\/a><\/strong>, Coordinator Mediawijs (Flemish Knowledge Centre on Digital and Media Literacy), Flanders\/Belgium<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n 15:30 – 16:30 \/ <\/em>Raising standards, opportunities and expectations in digital, media and information literacy amongst teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t During this moderated discussion, we plan to take a moment to discuss what it takes to raise teachers\u2019 skills and competences in <\/strong>digital, media and information literacy. Panelists will share their ideas and suggestions for overcoming the challenges we face in finding both effective opportunities and formats for teacher education and training in these vitally important areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panelists will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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