The work of the Media & Learning Association is organised through Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These are standing committees that include different members of the association and which both direct and provide input and support the work of the association in different areas.
The following SIGs are active:
Media in HE
Special Interest Group on Management and Support of Media in Higher Education
This SIG focuses on the use of media in higher education and brings together members with a specific interest in this topic.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Members of this SIG participate actively in the Advisory Committee which is directly involved in developing the agenda for the annual Media & Learning Conference
- Members of this SIG are also directly involved in the programme of online Workshops and Seminars organised for members and others on specific topics of interest.
- Operation of a dedicated mail-list on the topic of media in higher education open to members wishing to share knowledge and to collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
- Direct involvement in MLA European projects related to media in higher education, current projects are StrategyHack and TransACTION!
- Contribution of articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of Media in higher education.
- Engagement in MLA social media channels on the topic of media in higher education.
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Artificial Intelligence in HE
Special Interest Group on AI in Higher Education
This SIG focuses on exploring how AI can be used to enhance teaching and learning, identifying ethical considerations related to the use of AI in education and brings together members with a specific interest in this topic. It will take a particular interest in the role of AI in media supported teaching and learning.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Members of this SIG are also directly involved in the programme of online Workshops and Seminars organised for members and others on the topics particularly related to the use of AI
- Contribution of articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of AI
- Engagement in MLA social media channels on the topic of AI in higher education
- Operation of a dedicated mail-list on the topic of AI in education open to members wishing to share knowledge and to collaborate on topics of mutual interest
- SIG members collectively prepare project proposals that harness the potential of AI in educational contexts
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Extended Reality in HE
Special Interest Group on XR in Higher Education
This SIG is organised jointly between MLA and XRERA, an initiative set up by the Centre for Innovation, Leiden University. It is responsible for organising relevant online knowledge exchange sessions on XR in education to members as well as shaping part of the annual Media & Learning conference on the topic of XR.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Members of this SIG participate actively in the Advisory Committee which is directly involved in developing the agenda for the annual Media & Learning Conference;
- Members of this SIG are also directly involved in the programme of online Workshops and Seminars organised for members and others on the topics particularly related to the use of XR in Higher Education;
- Contribution of articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of XR.
- Engagement in MLA social media channels on the topic of XR in higher education.
- SIG members collectively prepare project proposals that harness the potential of XR in educational contexts
![](https://media-and-learning.eu/files/2022/08/ML2022-dag1-74-4000px-300x200.jpg)
Open Educational Media Resources
Special Interest Group on OEMR
This SIG focuses on the use of open educational media resources and brings together members with a specific interest in this topic.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Members of this SIG are also directly involved in the programme of online Workshops and Seminars organised for members and others on the topics particularly related to the use of OEMR;
- Contribution of articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of OEMR.
- Engagement in MLA social media channels on the topic of OEMR in higher education.
- Operation of a dedicated mail-list on the topic of OEMR in education open to members wishing to share knowledge and to collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
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Digital and Media Literacy
Special Interest Group on Digital and Media Literacy
This SIG focuses on the topic of digital media education and literacy at large and brings together members with a specific interest in this topic.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Community Space: Operating a dedicated mailing list and Teams environment on the topic of digital and media literacy, open to members wishing to share knowledge and collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
- Wednesday Webinars: Organising the Wednesday Webinar series of online sessions, open to all, on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- European Projects: Direct involvement in MLA European projects related to digital and media literacy, including SMILES, EDUmake, BIK+, and EDMO2. See projects page.
- Newsletter Contributions: Contributing articles and other content to the monthly newsletter on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- Social Media Engagement: Engaging in MLA social media channels on the topic of digital and media literacy.
- Representation: Representing MLA in relevant conferences, networks, focus groups, organisations, and forums, including EMIL, EPRA, ERGA, and the different expert groups set up by the European Commission.
- Virtual Workshops: Conducting members-only practical workshops on effective media literacy training, starting in 2025.
- Policy Inputs: Providing policy inputs and contributions at the EU level on Digital and Media Literacy in Europe.
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Teacher Education in Digital and Media Literacy
Special Interest Group on Teacher Education in Digital Media Literacy
This SIG focuses on teacher training and education specifically in media literacy, bringing together teacher trainers and educators (in-service and pre-service) across Europe. Created during the TeaMLit project, it currently has 75 members.
Current activities of this SIG include:
- Community Space: Operating a dedicated mailing list and Teams environment on teacher education and training, open to members wishing to share knowledge and collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
- Informal Training Sessions: Hosting sessions reserved for SIG members, featuring speaker presentations, exchanges of best practices, open discussions, and sharing of resources.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Facilitating cross-border exchanges and collaboration between trainers, brainstorming new teacher education programs and EU projects.
- Newsletter Contributions: Contributing articles and other content to the monthly newsletter.
- Social Media Engagement: Engaging in MLA social media channels.
- Representation: Representing MLA in relevant conferences, networks, focus groups, organizations, and forums, including EMIL, EPRA, ERGA, and the different expert groups set up by the European Commission.
- Policy Inputs: Providing policy inputs and contributions at the EU level on teacher training gaps and needs in media literacy in Europe.
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Please note that these special interest groups are exclusively available to members of the Association and are part of our work within Media & Learning. Learn more about the membership here.