In the current hypermedia age, the borders of information are increasingly indistinguishable. There now exist few, if any, limits to how far, fast, and wide messages may travel. Across the globe—from the growth of community internet in rural Europe and the Middle East,1 to the expansion of cell phone technology in India2 and Africa, our […]
CIMA Media Literacy Report Series Released
CIMA is proud to release a series of reports on media literacy from the perspectives of the general public, citizen journalists, and youth. Media Literacy: Understanding the News A media-literate public is essential to building and sustaining a democracy of active citizens. Effective free and independent media depend not only on skilled journalists but also […]
Adventures in Media Literacy – A classroom teaching tool/game
This game was created as part of a U.S. Department of Education grant to provide media literacy training to teachers in Boston Public Schools. This web-based game is to encourage students and teachers to think critically about how the media impacts their own community of Boston.
MEDIA LITERACY AND HEALTH PROJECT: Ye a r 2 ( 2 0 0 2 – 0 3 ) P r o j e c t Ev a l u a t i o n
Under a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education and National Endowment for the Arts, the Media Literacy and Health Project (MLH) helps Boston Public Schools (BPS) teachers, working alone and in teams, to engage high school and middle school students in authentic or project-based learning in media literacy. Students use research, creativity, and […]
A Home for Media Education
This article describes the organization, HOME, Inc. (‘Herein Our Motives Evolve’), which is a 30-year old group that seeks to enhance the lives of Boston’s youth, one project at a time.
HOME, Inc. (“Here-in Our Motives Evolve”)
HOME, Inc. (“Here-in Our Motives Evolve”) is a 30-year old, non-profit organization with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. The organization’s programs help students develop creative media projects that foster teamwork and communication skills. HOME’s media projects and programs focus on teacher and student collaboration and the ability […]
Teen TV Boston
Teen TV Boston is a form of citizen journalism. It is a magazine style show that is produced by Boston teens who explore local organizations that offer opportunities to teens and make a positive difference in the community.
Information for All Programme (IFAP) Information Society Observatory
The Programme was established by UNESCO to provide a framework for international co-operation and partnerships in “building an information society for all”. IFAP’s focus is on ensuring that all people have access to information they can use to enhance their lives. UNESCO has assumed the task of assisting Member States in the formulation of national […]
Teachers’ Handbook on how to use digital games in schools
The “Digital Games in Schools” handbook is intended for teachers interested in using digital games in their lessons. It provides the necessary information to understand the educational benefits of digital games and to learn how to use them as educational and motivational resources.
UNESCO to help community media with mobile content production
This article describes the process by which UNESCO is analysing the potential for mobile-friendly content to be generated by community media in the context of developing countries. As the use of mobile media steadily grows, the Organization is conducting a study on the possibility to shape alternative audio and video productions by community media into […]
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