EAVI Conversations 2020 – The Conference is postponed
In light of the outbreak of the viral disease COVID-19, a decision has been made to postpone the EAVI media literacy conference. As you know, this is also the case for the events organised by the European Commission and the European Parliament. We will be following recommendations as the situation evolves over the days and weeks. The conference will still take place in Brussels at the Cinema Palace and our intention is to find a new date, probably in June or September. Thank you for your understanding.
Conference Time!
We are having our conference - EAVI Conversations 2020 - The Art of Living in the Digital Environment on 25 March 2020 at the Cinema Palace Check out the conference website www.eaviconverations.eu
Call for papers: Conference ‘Media literacy in a media-rich ecology’
The ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon in association with the European project MediaCoach Initiative is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Conference "Media literacy in a media-rich ecology", which will be held December 4, 2019 (Wednesday), at the ISCTE-IUL, Portugal. Concerning the theme: Media literacy in a media-rich ecology As the current digitally mediated environment becomes an ever more substantial means through which individuals structure their personal and social lives, it is increasingly important that we understand the complex nature of the media ecology. The media permeates virtually all domains of the lives of [...]
EAVI Attends Raising Awareness to Promote Refugee Inclusion Conference
Through our interests and dedication in spreading awareness and educating the public about the negative effects of the hate speech in Europe, EAVI took part in the 'Raising Awareness to Promote Refugee Inclusion - SHARE Regional Conference' in Bucharest, Romania from the 26 - 28 June 2019. On the first day of the conference the panel explored ‘Media, popular discourse & communication: migrants and refugees’ was opened with three dimensions to discuss; The role of the media in shaping public opinion Popular discourse on migrants and refugees Best practice in communication and advocacy on [...]
EAVI 2018 Conference Roundup
On 11 December 2018 in Brussels, EAVI hosted a conversation, the Art of Living with the Media. The aim of the day was to explore the future of media literacy and global citizenship, and to present a new perspective for media literacy with a new framework for the future, developed by EAVI. The format of the day was structured around this new concept with relevant content to further explain this new line of thinking. ''How can we use the media to connect to ourselves?'' - Paolo Celot The day began with opening remarks by EAVI’s Secretary [...]
EAVI Conference 2018 – The Art of Living with the Media
We are pleased to invite you to the 2018 EAVI Conversation taking place on 11 December in Brussels. Based on our 10 years’ experience in media literacy, the event will be an opportunity to discuss the future of media literacy and the reasons why EAVI is now developing a new perspective so to have a greater impact and influence in the next decade. We developed a new comprehensive framework to incorporate a deeper, pragmatic and holistic vision of media literacy. Together with EAVI, international speakers will inform the debate. Join us! Participation is free but registration is compulsory and [...]
EAVI at OFCOM’s Adult Media Literacy Event
London 13 July, 2018 EAVI was lucky enough to be invited to attend UK digital watchdog, Ofcom's annual Adults' Media literacy Event in London. The event began with presentations by Jessica Rees, who explained Ofcom's adult media literacy tracker when looking at the digital divide - namely, those who are online and those who are not. The clearest indicators were those not just relating to socioeconomic group, but also age. Older respondents were more likely to not use computers for anything at all, and the reason most often cited? "It's not for people like [...]
The European Commission Media Literacy Experts Group
The European Commission representatives stressed the importance of media literacy and framed this debate around fake news and social media
EAVI in the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Conference
Coding is a digital skill, decoding a media literacy skill. Media education is the process to become media literate.
#MyStory Final Event. Media (Literacy) and Refugees.
The final event for the My Story Project took place in Brussels on 5 December 2017. The full-day event was divided into two sessions. In the morning session, EAVI and My Story partners from Hungary, Slovenia, Germany, Italy, France and Greece shared their experience and contributions to the project, including audiovisual material and a Dos and Don’ts Guide for journalists. Grass root organisations shared their experience with their respective media initiatives. Speqkers feutered Ulla Pentinpuro, co-founder of FB Community support for refugees in Belgium group; Bieke Heene, representative from OurHouse project; Camille [...]
