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Media and Learning Association

December 2024

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Featured Articles

AV TechnologiesHigher Education

Empowering educational professionals through Centres for Teaching and Learning: insights from a Dutch innovation programme

by Nynke Kruiderink, Npuls, The Netherlands. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, empowering educational professionals is essential to fostering innovation and improving teaching quality. This is the...

3 weeks ago
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Janus, Vatican Museums, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
AR & VRAV TechnologiesHigher Education

The Janus Method: A BYOD approach using 360º video for engaging learning experiences

by Jeremiah Spillane, Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland. Video has long been a staple in learning and teaching, and recent developments in video technologies – both cameras and widely available...

2 months ago
8 min read
Media Literacy

Putting media literacy on the map: findings from a European research study

by Laurie Day, Ecorys, UK. A growing awareness of the risks presented by misinformation and the rise of Generative AI have combined to fuel public and professional interest in media literacy. This spotlight on the media...

3 weeks ago
4 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

10 Recommendations for decision-makers to advance media-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education

In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, support providers within higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly important for shaping the future of learning and driving digital innovation. Centres for...

1 month ago
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Lifelong LearningMedia Literacy

European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025

by Villano Qiriazi, Council of Europe. Stepping up efforts to strengthen the implementation of digital citizenship education: the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025In today’s world, our lives are...

1 month ago
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Media Literacy

Journalists meet activists in the Sustainable Information Project

by Mark Wood, Repubblika, Malta. An experiment in activist-journalist education and collaboration to strengthen independent journalism. An experiment in activist-journalist collaboration is underway in four EU countries...

4 weeks ago
5 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

New course on multimedia learning and online learning in Higher Education 

Are you a learning developer, learning technologist, instructional designer, instructor or lecturer looking to enhance your multimedia production skills? If so, we have a course for you!  Multimedia and online...

1 month ago
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Lifelong LearningMedia Literacy

Enhancing Digital and Media Literacy skills in the over 55s

by Information Matters partners consortium. The project aims to improve the media and digital literacy of people over 55 so they can cope with the infodemic. This age group is from the analogue generation, so we needed...

3 weeks ago
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Artificial IntelligenceHigher EducationPrimary & Secondary Education

The Erasmus University Library: helping students navigate the complex world of generative AI

by Jesse Millek, Erasmus University Library, The Netherlands. Since the launch of ChatGPT on November 30th, 2022, Generative AI (GenAI) has woven itself into numerous facets of life. Yet, for university students, the...

3 weeks ago
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Lifelong LearningMedia LiteracyPrimary & Secondary Education

Strengthening media literacy in Georgia: a holistic approach through education

by Mariam Gugulashvili, Communications Commission of Georgia. Media literacy is a cornerstone of democracy, equipping citizens with the critical skills needed to analyze and interpret the information that influences...

3 weeks ago
9 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

N-TUTORR: transforming student learning in the Irish technological university sector

by Sharon Flynn, N-TUTORR programme, Ireland.N-TUTORR (National Technological University Transformation for Recovery and Resilience) is an ambitious programme to transform student learning in the Irish technological...

3 weeks ago
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Media Literacy

Digital Media Literacy in EDMO: Round Table #2: BENEDMO

This interview is part of the ”Digital Media Literacy in EDMO Round Table’‘ interview series that is published every month to highlight the work of the 14 EDMO hubs.BENEDMO, Flemish-Dutch collaboration...

3 weeks ago
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News

Media Literacy

Good News, Bad News, or No News? Reflections on the Ofcom Conference

Crossing the pond for the Ofcom Conference proved eventful—my journey included a London tube evacuation! But once there, the discussions were worth the detour. Alison Preston, Head of Research at Ofcom, opened the day...

3 weeks ago
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AR & VRArtificial IntelligenceAV TechnologiesHigher EducationOE(M)R

Submit your proposal for the Media & Learning 2025 conference!

The Media & Learning Association’s annual conference, organised jointly with KU Leuven’s Learning Lab, returns to Leuven, Belgium, on 18-19 June 2025 under the tagline ” Educational media that...

3 weeks ago
1 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

Join us on 12 December to explore the uses and applications of sound in learning contexts

A Media & Learning online event titled  “Uses and applications of sound in learning contexts” will take place from 14:00 – 15:30 CET on Thursday, 12 December.  This event examines how sound can serve as a powerful...

3 weeks ago
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AR & VRArtificial IntelligenceAV TechnologiesHigher Education

Network and build projects with MLA on 16 December

The Developing Joint Projects with MLA Members online event, taking place on December 16, 2024, from 14:00 to 15:30 CET, is focused on fostering collaboration and supporting members in developing successful project...

3 weeks ago
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Higher Education

Recommendations from & for Centers for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education on 17 December

The online event Recommendations from and for Centres for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education will take place on 17 December 2024, from 15:00 to 16:00. The webinar will showcase policy recommendations from the...

3 weeks ago
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Artificial IntelligenceHigher Education

Join an inspiring staff exchange week on AI in Higher Education!

Explore the transformative role of AI in higher education and the evolving role of the teacher during our Staff Exchange Week at the University of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, from March 17-21, 2025. Key themes...

3 weeks ago
1 min read
Artificial IntelligenceAV Technologies

Synthesia’s latest report reveals trends in instructional design

Synthesia has published its latest report, The Future of Instructional Design: 2024 Survey Insights, offering a detailed look into the evolving landscape of instructional design. The findings are based on a survey...

3 weeks ago
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AR & VRArtificial IntelligenceAV TechnologiesHigher EducationLifelong LearningMedia LiteracyOE(M)RPrimary & Secondary Education

Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2025 released

The European Commission has released the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2025, detailing funding calls, including those for international co-operation with partner countries. European organisations and higher education...

3 weeks ago
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Tips and Reviews

Adobe launches a Content Authenticity web app
Artificial IntelligenceAV Technologies

Adobe Content Authenticity app

3 weeks ago
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Eddie AI, video editing
Artificial IntelligenceAV Technologies

Eddie AI: ChatGPT for video editing?

3 weeks ago
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Media Literacy

New UNESCO MIL course for adult educators available

3 weeks ago
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Events and Competitions

AR & VR

Immersive Tech Week, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 4-6 December 2024

Immersive Tech Week 2024, marking its 10th anniversary, will take place in Rotterdam from 4-6 December, focusing on advancements and applications in XR technologies, including VR, AR, and AI. The event will feature...

3 weeks ago
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Higher Education

Infoday: Erasmus+ CBHE 2025 Call for Proposals, Online, 5 December 2024

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) will host an Infoday on December 5, 2024, at 10:00 CET (Brussels time) to present the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) 2025 Call for...

3 weeks ago
1 min read
AR & VR

Stereopsia, Brussels, Belgium, 9-11 December 2024

Stereopsia has become the foremost XR event in Europe and continues to be at the forefront of technological evolution, steadfast in its commitment to pioneering research and innovation. At its core, Stereopsia fosters...

6 months ago
1 min read
AR & VRHigher Education

XR ERA Meetup #30: Gaussian Splatting in VR, Online, 19 December 2024

On December 19, 2024, from 16:00 to 17:30 CET, XR ERA will host an online event featuring Nathan Saucier from the Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre, who will explore Gaussian Splatting in VR. Designed for those in...

3 weeks ago
1 min read
AV Technologies

EUscreen Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, 9-10 December 2024

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence technologies has opened new horizons for the audiovisual sector, offering opportunities for creativity, and efficiency. However, as AI becomes increasingly integrated...

3 weeks ago
1 min read
Higher Education

International Conference on Distance Learning and Innovative Educational Technologies, Online, 13 December 2024

Organised by Başkent University Distance Education Application and Research Center (BUZEM), Ankara, Türkiye. To be held online. The aim of the DILET2024 conference, which is planned to be held every two years and will...

3 weeks ago
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AR & VR

Immersive Environments: Exploring Current Practice and Barriers in Higher Education, Leeds & London, UK, 13 December 2024

Organised by the Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association (UCISA, UK) Digital Education Group (UCISA-DEG). London, United Kingdom or Leeds, United Kingdom. This event will showcase examples of practice...

3 weeks ago
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AV TechnologiesHigher EducationPrimary & Secondary Education

International Conference on Information Literacy & Education, Zurich, Switzerland, 16 December 2024

The International Conference on Information Literacy and Education is a platform that brings together experts from various fields, including professors, scientists, and industry leaders, to ensure collaboration and...

3 weeks ago
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Higher Education

Retention & Student Services in Online & Distance Education – Webinar Week, Online, 16-17 December 2024

Explore strategies and good practices to improve engagement and retention rates in online, open and distance higher education during our Webinar Week! Based on recent insights from EADTU’s task force on Retention...

3 weeks ago
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