This study is part of a cross-sector programme of studies commissioned by the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group, with the support of the African Union. These studies have been undertaken during 2011, and will be synthesised in a report to be published in 2012 on the potential of information and communication technologies […]
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Google Grants $1.2M to Help Analyze Female Roles in TV, Film
The Geena Davis Institution on Gender in Media, which is getting the $1.2 million grant from Google, devotes to improve the images of women that young people see in films and TV shows. As Google director Jacquelline Fuller said: ” We’re supporting their promotion of gender quality in U.S. family films by enabling them to […]
Media & Information Literacy Programme at Doha Centre for Media Freedom congratulates Qatar for National Day
The Doha Centre for Media Freedom represented by its mamangement and staff congratulate Qatar in Qatar National Day .
Number of jailed journalists sets global record
Worldwide tally reaches highest point since CPJ began surveys in 1990. Governments use charges of terrorism, other anti-state offenses to silence critical voices. Turkey is the world’s worst jailer. A CPJ special report
Developing an Ethics of Youth Media Production Using Media Literacy, Identity, & Modality (JMLE 4:3)
This critical, theoretical paper conceptualizes what determines an ethics for youth media production. Through discussions of media literacy, identity, and multimodality, I attempt to shift the question away from “What are the ethical ways in which youth use media?” toward the question “What are the ethics we have created as media literacy educators within which […]
The WCIT Wake-Up Call: Time to Broaden the Discussion on Internet Governance
World leaders are meeting in Dubai this week for the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). The conference discussed about the International Telecommunications Regulations led by the U.S. government and its expansion among developing countries. The conference came out one message: It’s time for members of civil society, industry, and government to commit to working […]
Computers in the Classroom: A Mindful Lens on Technology
Digital technology is commonly used in contemporary society, but not everywhere in the classroom. How could it happen? Why is the reasons underneath the phenomenon? The article discusses the argument from three perspectives: context is critical, actual or virtual reality and know your medium.
Media and Information Literacy Education based on Inter-cultural understanding in East Asia(Presentation slides)
The speech focuses on the theme that methodology of media information literacy education based on the concept of inter-cultural understanding. Media and Information Literacy based on three phases: correspondence, communication and Collaboration. The speech also gives practical examples of teenagers using technology communications in both China and Japan.
Media and Information Literacy Education based on Inter-cultural understanding in East Asia(Transcripts)
The speech focuses on the theme that methodology of media information literacy education based on the concept of inter-cultural understanding. Media and Information Literacy based on three phases: correspondence, communication and Collaboration. The speech also gives practical examples of teenagers using technology communications in both China and Japan.
Up for Debate: How Personal Video Can Change the World
This article is the first in a 7-part series originally written for the Skoll World Forum as part of a debate among global leaders about the role of the media in accelerating social progress. The executive director of WITNESS shares her 4 perspectives on how media needs to be infused with “super powers”. 1. A […]
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