by Dominic Pates, City St George’s, University of London, UK. First day of the final working week of the year and I somehow convince myself to go along to what could turn out to be a wild goose chase to nowhere...
The Podcast Index
The Podcast Index is an open, categorised database of podcasts. It provides free access to its index, enabling developers and users to create podcasts without the complexities of data management. The Podcast Index is...
How to get results with AI prompts for video
This month in Tools of the Trade no typical tool but rather a helpful tutorial, or rather something we ourselves considered useful enough to share.The online document, “Prompt Attention: How to Get the Best Results with...
Digital Media Literacy in EDMO: Round Table #2: IBERIFIER
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.IBERIFIER, Iberian Digital Media...
Teachers share their experience with Mobile Stories
Mobile Stories would like to thank the teachers for their dedication and answers: John Forrest, St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleisland, Ireland; Moja Ladvelin, Vasa Övningsskola Gymnasiet, Finland and the Octavian...
ICS leads in media literacy among youth and the community in North Macedonia
by Aleksandra Temenugova, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS), North Macedonia. The Institute of Communication Studies (ICS), based in Skopje, is one of the most proactive higher education institutions in North...
UbiCast white paper on helping teachers understand the value of interactive video
This recently published white paper draws together the experiences of teaching staff in public higher education institutions in France and Switzerland on using digital and video tools to engage with students. Key...
Countdown to the MEDEA AWARDS 2025: submit your entry by 28 February 2025!
The Call for Entries for the MEDEA Awards 2025 is currently open! This annual competition, organised by the Media & Learning Association, recognises the best use of media in education across all levels. Whether...
NordMedia 2025 Conference: Call for submissions
NordMedia 2025 invites submissions for papers, panels, and workshops exploring the theme Imagining Livable Futures. Submissions are welcomed from diverse, creative perspectives. This conference will take place from...
Join us for the 18th MediaEd Forum, Online, January 10-11, 2025
The 2025 MediaEd Forum (formerly the Northeast Media Literacy Conference) will take place online via Zoom on January 10-11, 2025, with the theme Testing Media Literacy in Times of Crisis. Building on over two decades of...
Most popular 2024 articles on using AI in Higher Education
Dear Reader, In 2024, the Media & Learning newsletter featured 31 articles exploring the use of AI in higher education. From these, we have spotlighted the 5 most-read articles that resonated most with our community...
Introducing co-creation framework for multimedia production in higher education
Do you sometimes wonder where to start when developing educational multimedia? Or have you experienced challenges when working with teaching staff to develop media-supported courseware? Multimedia can be a powerful...
What’s in it for you? 7 reasons to submit a proposal for Media & Learning 2025
The Media & Learning 2025 conference organised jointly with KU Leuven’s Learning Lab offers an excellent opportunity for educators, researchers, and innovators to explore how media can effectively support teaching...
Top featured media literacy articles from 2024
In 2024, media literacy became more important than ever, with new ideas and tools helping people handle mis and disinformation and understand the digital world. This article highlights the top most-read media literacy...
Between influence and extremism: SMIDGE is empowering the Digital Middle-Aged
by Merve Busra Ozturk, Inclusive Europe. In today’s digital age, extremist narratives, conspiracy theories and misinformation permeate online spaces, posing challenges to societal resilience. While media literacy...
Practicing tough conversations with VR Avatars
by Zac Woolfitt, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. On Friday 29th November, I joined the Inholland Ed Tech day at our new building in Amsterdam. Several new technology approaches to education...
Enhancing higher education through digital technologies: insights from the Croatian e-Universities Project
by Klara Bilić Meštrić,CARNET, Croatia. The e-Universities project, has been initiated by Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth and implemented by the Croatian Academic and Research Network – CARNET...
5 Day training course on Media Literacy for Democracy open for applications
Join TEPSA’s Media Literacy for Democracy Skills Lab in Brussels from 17-21 March 2025! This free 5-day hands-on training equips Master’s students and young professionals with essential skills to counter misinformation...
Empowering Macedonian Youth to bridge media literacy and critical thinking gaps
by R. Alan Berry, IREX. The recent article on this site by Emilija Petreska-Kamenjarova highlights critical insights into the media literacy and critical thinking skills of Macedonian youth, based on a nationwide study...
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Exposition, Barcelona, Spain, 4-7 February 2025
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the premier global event for the AV industry, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, breakthrough innovations, and thought leadership from around the world. By signing up for...
