July 2020

The 6-Tasks Framework for thinking about instructional video

As part of my survey of the video research landscape reported on in a previous article in this newsletter, I’ve been working on ways of translating these into a practical framework that could be used to address…

26 June 2020

6 min read

Media & Learning Online – somehow the same – but still different….

The first Media & Learning Online conference on 17-18 June was a great success with 635 people registered from 53 countries. While most people came from Europe, it was also exciting to see registrations coming in…

1 July 2020

7 min read

Educational, motivating and inspiring, using limited resources

The finalists in this year’s MEDEA Awards were announced in May, you can read about them here, the winner will be announced in October. Each month we are featuring one or more of this year’s finalists. In…

24 June 2020

3 min read

European Union conclusions place media literacy at the heart of media policy

During the Croatian Presidency from January to June 2020, the Council of the European Union adopted the “Conclusions on media literacy in an ever changing world”. These conclusions represent a significant step in how…

30 June 2020

5 min read

A Zoom Break-Out Room workshop; how quaint it all looks in hindsight!

In January, long before the Covid lock-down, my Inholland colleague Tom Visscher and I submitted a proposal to the Media and Learning Conference. Looking back on the proposal gives insight into just how much has…

30 June 2020

4 min read

Complete, direct, online and open – University of Granada’s MOOC about Lorca

The finalists in this year’s MEDEA Awards were announced in May, You can read about them here, the winner will be announced in October. Each month we are featuring one or more of this year’s finalists…

26 June 2020

4 min read

Online active learning in an emergency pivot – it’s active learning, but not as we know it

March 2020 will be remembered as the month when teaching in Higher Education changed forever. With just a few days notice we went from mostly face to face teaching, to having to deliver our activities wholly…

1 July 2020

4 min read

News

88% of university leaders estimate that technology has worked well during the pandemic

Interesting results emerging from the recent THE Leaders Survey of 200 university leaders from 53 territories. This survey investigated how university leaders felt the move online had worked out and what the impacts…

25 June 2020

1 min read

Lifelong Learning Primary & Secondary Education

Access to Europe’s audiovisual heritage content improved

the Europeana Media project, co-funded under the European Commission’s CEF Generic Services scheme was finalised recently by the partners involved, Istituto LUCE, Sound and Vision, the Europeana Foundation, TIB, Noterik…

26 June 2020

1 min read

Autumn Courses for teachers at European Schoolnet Academy

Are you a teacher or education professional looking for innovative professional development? Start planning your time after the summer break as this autumn will bring a new set of European Schoolnet Academy courses…

24 June 2020

1 min read

New Mediasite Mosaic Delivers One-Click Video Capture for Distance Learning & Remote Work

Mediasite launched its new one-click video capture tool, Mediasite Mosaic, last week at InfoCOMM Connected 2020. This lightweight, cross-platform app enables teachers, students, trainers and remote workers to have a…

24 June 2020

1 min read

Primary & Secondary Education

Learning lessons in media literacy from the neighbours in the Nordic countries

In autumn 2020, Nordicom and the Swedish Media Council will co-organize a series of webinars addressing media and information literacy (MIL) in the Nordic countries: Media Education in the Nordic Countries: Lessons…

29 June 2020

1 min read

Open call for feedback on new digital education plan

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the new Digital Education Action Plan. The updated Digital Education Action Plan will underline the Commission’s ambition to address the difficulties arising…

29 June 2020

1 min read

Is TikTok fit for (Higher) Education?

In an attempt to broaden its appeal, TikTok is planning to explore its potential for microlearning. TikTok’s general manager for Europe said the platform had noticed users’ interest in educational videos…

29 June 2020

1 min read

Higher Education Primary & Secondary Education

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All – Call for proposals 2020 now open

This call from the European Commission aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up…

1 July 2020

1 min read

Tips and Reviews

Lifelong Learning

Trends in Learning 2020 – report available

30 June 2020

1 min read

What did you learn during the pandemic?

1 July 2020

1 min read

Primary & Secondary Education

European Schoolnet and Covid-19: continuing to support the School Community

1 July 2020

1 min read

Events and Competitions

AIED 2020 – 6-10 July 2020

The idea of augmented intelligence in education is not new, however, there is still a lack of theoretical and empirical work in this area. The 21st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education…

1 July 2020

1 min read

Higher Education Lifelong Learning

Media literacy and Disinformation on COVID 19 webinar – 6 July

This CONNECT University event on the subject of ‘Media literacy and Disinformation on COVID 19’ will take place on the 6th July at 12:30 and will last for 90 minutes. Panelists taking part in the webinar will…

1 July 2020

1 min read

How to run an online EduHackathon – 7 July 2020

How suitable are hackathons for educational innovation and capacity building in Higher Education in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic? In the light of increasing reliance on online teaching, hackathons can offer a…

22 June 2020

1 min read

The Civic Potential of Memes – 13 July 2020

How do youngsters see images and hashtags as community devices? The Civic Potential of Memes webinar discusses if and how young people’s observations impact their study and production of memes and hashtags as…

30 June 2020

1 min read

Lifelong Learning

USDLA Virtual Conference – 21-24 July 2020

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) National Conference is a key event for professionals in the distance learning industry in the US. The theme of the USDLA 2020 conference is Grooving with Digital…

30 June 2020

1 min read