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Media and Learning Association

September 2024

4th September 2024
1 min read

Featured Articles

Media Literacy

Empowering Individuals: A Comprehensive Toolbox for Combating Online Misinformation

by Nicole Siller, Max Planck Institute, Germany. How can we protect ourselves from online misinformation? Our toolbox offers nine evidence-based strategies—ranging from warning and fact-checking labels to media literacy...

3rd September 2024
4 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

Designing psychomotor nursing skill videos using multimedia principles

by Greet Leysens, KU Leuven, Belgium. Health professional education In health professional education (HPE), the instruction of psychomotor nursing skills (PNS), such as venipuncture or wound care, covers a substantial...

30th August 2024
5 min read
AR & VRHigher Education

Gaussian Splatting: rapid 3D with AI tools

by Nathan Saucier, Leiden University, The Netherlands. Thanks to recently-released AI tools, it is now possible to create highly realistic 3D environments, using only simple photos or videos of a given location. One of...

21st August 2024
5 min read
Media LiteracyPrimary & Secondary Education

From global to local: customising EDUbox Politics for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Croatia

There is a wealth of high-quality educational materials available in various languages. To save time and resources, teachers can often use these materials in their classrooms. However, localisation is crucial for...

21st August 2024
6 min read
AR & VRHigher Education

Investigating acceptance of immersive virtual reality among HE staff

by Gabriel Jones, University of Leeds , UK. In April 2024, JISC released a report on extended reality (XR) in Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) learning and teaching. The report draws on insights from a...

21st August 2024
4 min read
Artificial IntelligenceHigher Education

GenAI pilots at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam

by Emma Wiersma, University of Amsterdam (UvA), The Netherlands. The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) has a significant impact on academic education. That’s why the Teaching & Learning Centre...

27th August 2024
3 min read
Media Literacy

Digital Media Literacy in EDMO: Round Table #2: Ireland Hub

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. EDMO Ireland – The European...

2nd September 2024
8 min read
AR & VRArtificial IntelligenceAV TechnologiesHigher Education

Discover and contribute to the Media Production Resources Hub

The dynamic landscape of higher education demands innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The Media Production Resources Hub is a platform designed to support a diverse community of professionals, including...

27th August 2024
3 min read
Media Literacy

Britannica Education’s Contribution to Media and Information Literacy Education

by Rhian Webb, Britannica Education, United Kingdom. Media and information literacy education requires us all to reflect critically on the nature of knowledge creation and information dissemination. Educational...

3rd September 2024
5 min read
AV TechnologiesPrimary & Secondary Education

Inclusive learning resources for the deaf and hard of hearing

by Anna Kaufmann & Dr. Tanja Tillmanns, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für Learn-Innovation, Germany. The Erasmus+ project Sign4Change aims to boost the confidence of deaf and hard of...

21st August 2024
2 min read

News

AR & VRAV TechnologiesHigher Education

Learn more about virtual field trips on 26 September

A Media & Learning online event titled “Using media to create virtual field trips” will take place from 14:00 – 15:30 CEST on Thursday, 26 September. During this event, participants will explore how media...

28th August 2024
1 min read
AR & VRAV TechnologiesHigher Education

Welcome to our newest member: Sikt, Norway!

This month the Media & Learning Association is pleased to welcome a new organisational member: Sikt – Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research, Norway! Sikt was established on January 1...

30th August 2024
1 min read
Media LiteracyPrimary & Secondary Education

Discover the power of localising educational resources on 11 September

Join us on 11 September from 14:00-15:30 CEST for an event titled “Unlocking the power of localisation: creating engaging learning experiences“. During this webinar, participants will explore how to adapt...

28th August 2024
1 min read
Media Literacy

Final report on work of EDMO Task Force on EU elections now available

Quoted by international media, trusted by EU institutions, nurtured by the European communities of fact-checkers, media literacy experts, and researchers, the EDMO Task Force on EU Elections 2024 has been a successful...

3rd September 2024
1 min read
Media LiteracyPrimary & Secondary Education

Join our online event on 25 September on Cross-Border Collaboration – Mobile Stories x eTwinning

📢 to all teachers, educators: we invite you to join our online event Cross-Border Collaboration: Mobile Stories x eTwinning, happening soon! This event will introduce you to the innovative Mobile Stories interactive...

3rd September 2024
1 min read
Artificial IntelligenceHigher EducationPrimary & Secondary Education

New publication on creative use of AI in education

Creative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education is an open access book that explores the synergy between AI and education, highlighting its potential impact on pedagogical practices. It navigates the...

3rd September 2024
1 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher EducationLifelong LearningPrimary & Secondary Education

Still time to respond to Digital Education Action Plan review

There is still time to prepare a position paper outlining your views on how well the EC’s flagship Digital Education Action Plan is performing in terms of fostering cooperation and supporting digital innovation in...

3rd September 2024
1 min read
AR & VRHigher Education

New round of EC funding for courses promoting advanced digital skills in Higher Education

The European Commission opened the 7th Call for proposals on Advanced Digital Skills on 4 July 2024, with a total budget of 55 million euros. This call is aimed at Higher Eduction Instituions (HEIs) who want to expand...

3rd September 2024
1 min read

Tips and Reviews

OpenCast video player (image: OpenCast)
AV Technologies

Integrating OpenCast with video production hardware

3rd September 2024
1 min read
Blackmagic Camera for Android
AV Technologies

Blackmagic Camera app now also for Android phones

3rd September 2024
2 min read
Artificial IntelligenceHigher Education

New book examines ChatGPT and generative AI’s impact on higher education

27th August 2024
1 min read

Events and Competitions

AR & VRHigher Education

VR Summit, Bochum, Germany, 27-29 September, 2024

The VR Summit is returning on September 27-29 at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, bringing together academic and industrial experts from around the world to explore the latest developments in XR. This free event...

27th August 2024
1 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

Learning Impact Europe 2024, Barcelona, Spain, 9-11 October 2024

Learning Impact Europe 2024 will take place from 9-11 October in Barcelona, Spain. The event will gather education providers, public bodies, and edtech suppliers to discuss key issues in education and work towards...

2nd September 2024
1 min read
Higher EducationOE(M)R

The LibreOffice Conference, Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, 10 -12 October 2024

The LibreOffice Conference 2024 will take place from the 10 to the 12 October 2024 in Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. The event aims to bring together local and international EdTech organisations that...

2nd September 2024
1 min read
AV Technologies

AETM Conference 2024, Adelaide, Australia, 18-21 November 2024

We are delighted to share news that our networking member in Australia, AETM, is organising their 2024 Conference & Networking Exhibition at the University of Flinders in Adelaide from 18-21 November 2024. The AETM...

29th July 2024
1 min read
AV TechnologiesHigher Education

ANSTIA, Les Rencontres Audiovisuelles 2024, Pau, France, 21-22 November 2024

Les Rencontres Audiovisuelles 2024: Celebrating 10 years of Knowledge and Innovation As Les Rencontres Audiovisuelles mark their 10th anniversary, the event returns to its roots, focusing on experience sharing and...

2nd August 2024
1 min read
Artificial IntelligenceAV Technologies

EUSCREEN Network Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, 9-10 December 2024

EUSCREEN is organising its annual symposium this year in Barcelona, Spain from 9-10 December, hosted by their network partner, CCMA. This year’s theme will focus on all things generative AI in the field of journalism...

29th July 2024
1 min read

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