This paper was prepared by the Alliance of Civilizations Secretariat for consideration by the High-level Group. The opinion expressed in this paper does not necessarily represent the views of High-level Group members. “It is time to recognize that the true tutors of our children are no longer the school teachers and university professors, but the […]
Cyberethics: The Emerging Codes of Online Conduct
Thomas Kuhn published The Structure of Scientific Revolutions in 1962, describing the progression of science not as gradual accumulation of knowledge but as serial equilibrium punctuated by revolutionary changes—paradigm shifts that rapidly transform all subsequent inquiry. The Internet presents such a shift in the domain of human communication, with special consequences for media and publishing. […]
NPR “On the Point” Digital Youth Radio Show
Thanksgiving is upon us. Time to reconnect over the bird and stuffing with family and friends, old memories, maybe new friends and shared intimacies. But guess what? A new generation of American teens is doing all that every day, nearly every minute of every day — without the turkey — online. The Internet is producing […]
The IFC Media Project with Gideon Yago
The IFC Media Project , an eye-opening new documentary series created by a producer from Fahrenheit 9/11 and Sicko, reveals the truth behind the news. This series takes an in-depth look at the influences shaping today’s media coverage including journalistic integrity, biases, corporate influence, profits, ratings, propaganda, agendas, obsessions and more. Hosted by Peabody and […]
IFC Media Literacy Handbook: Revealing the Truth Behind the News
Never before has so much media been available to so many people, on so many different platforms. And yet despite how much information we have access to, more and more of it is controlled by fewer and fewer corporations. That means it’s our responsibility to make sure we understand how we consume, produce and share […]
Media Policy Newsletter: On the International Agenda in 2008
Recent developments in media policy reflect the ever more pivotal role of the Internet in the economic, social and cultural fabric of contemporary society. During the past year policy-makers have paid a great deal of attention to issues directly or indirectly related to the Internet, often stirring wide-spread calls for protection of privacy and civil […]
Canadian Education Systems: Media Education Project
Media Education Project investigates the role of media, information and communication technologies (ICTs) within (and for) Canadian education systems. Our assessment begins with an inquiry into current discourse that considers education theory, cultural diversity, economic inequity, and other related digital divides and the potential impacts on media education. With particular attention to educators’ experiences, education […]
Photography: On the Media ( NPR)
What are the rules that govern journalistic portrait photography? Wide-angle lenses, nonstandard lighting, shooting from below – they’re all fair game and frequently employed by photogs working for major publications. But what obligation is there to the subject? Bob searches for answers. On the Media is a National Public Radio (USA) series that explores how […]
Arab Media: the Web 2.0 Revolution
Digital technology is bringing rapid change to Arab nations, from protests to social interactions, and the effects will be felt far beyond regional borders. In Arab Media: the Web 2.0 Revolution fall edition a range of media issues are covered. Last April, hundreds of journalists crowded into an opulent hotel conference room for the annual […]
Media Forum Ireland
MediaForum provides, supports and facilitates Media Literacy Education in Ireland. MediaForum provides, supports and facilitates media literacy education in Ireland. Set up in 2007, MediaForum is a non-profit organisation incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. We live in a media jungle saturated with images, sounds and messages. How do we navigate through this environment? […]
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