This month, the Media & Learning Association is pleased to welcome two new organisational members: Public Open University Čakovec from Croatia, University of Graz from Austria as well as three networking members: Australian Media Literacy Alliance from Australia, FNMA from Austria, Building Trust Together – A Media Literacy Platform from the Danube region.
Public Open University Čakovec is a public adult education institution founded by the City of Čakovec and serving as a lifelong learning centre for Međimurje County. Since its establishment in 1960, the institution has continuously adapted its programmes to social change, labour-market needs and the evolving educational needs of adults. Today, it provides primary and secondary adult education, vocational training and upskilling, foreign language courses, pesticide-use training, and a wide range of non-formal learning opportunities. It cooperates closely with employers, public authorities, civil society organisations and international partners, while European and international cooperation plays an important role in its development. Its mission is to provide accessible, high-quality and innovative education that strengthens employability, personal development and social participation, with the aim of being a modern, inclusive and trusted centre of excellence in adult education and lifelong learning in northern Croatia.
For more information, visit: https://pou-cakovec.hr/en/
As a third-space institution of the University of Graz, Center for Digital Teaching and Learning offers teaching staff and students comprehensive services for the pedagogically motivated use of technologies in teaching and learning as well as develop strategic measures in the field of digital teaching for the University of Graz.
For more information, visit: https://digitales-lehren-und-lernen.uni-graz.at/en/
The Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) works to create a united, evidence-based approach to advancing media literacy education in Australia. AMLA is committed to ensuring media literacy is a national priority and to supporting the media literacy of all Australians. AMLA is driven to ensure every citizen is equipped to face challenges and seize opportunities in a world increasingly defined by media and information abilities.
AMLA defines media literacy as the ability to use media critically and creatively and understands it is essential for a fair and inclusive democracy.
Founded in 2020, AMLA began as an unincorporated consortium of major public cultural institutions, collaborating with the shared objectives in media literacy across Australia. It is underpinned by the expertise of Queensland University of Technology’s Digital Media Research Centre, Western Sydney University’s Institute for Culture and Society, and the University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre. Other core members include the two national public broadcasters, SBS and ABC, the national library peak body, Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) who play a significant role in Australian media literacy education.
For more information, visit:https://media-and-learning.eu/members/amla/
Founded in 2003, the Forum Neue Medien in der Lehre Austria (fnma) is one of the leading cross-institutional networks in higher education dedicated to digital teaching and learning in the German-speaking world. It brings together Austrian universities and other higher education institutions to foster interdisciplinary exchange, share expertise and best practices, and promote collaborative projects. As a nationwide association, fnma also represents the shared interests of Austrian higher education institutions in advancing the innovative and effective use of digital technologies in teaching and learning.
For more information, visit: https://www.fnma.at/
Building Trust Together is an open, evolving Media Literacy Platform as part of the Danube Region’s broader commitment to democratic resilience. Jointly coordinated by Priority Areas 9 and 10 (PA9, PA10) of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), this initiative aims to: · Connect existing initiatives, projects, and good practices · Foster cross-sector dialogue among institutions, communities, and experts · Empower stakeholders to develop new skills, approaches, and collaborations · Enable knowledge exchange across Macro-Regional Strategies and beyond The platform is designed to remain open, participatory, and responsive to the needs, priorities, and insights of its contributors.
A very warm welcome to our new members!