EAVI’s Pioneering Role in Advancing Media Literacy in the EU
At EAVI, we are pleased to observe that the Communication from the Commission dated February 2023, titled “Guidelines pursuant to Article 33a(3) of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive on the scope of Member States' reports concerning measures for the promotion and development of media literacy skills”, acknowledges the studies conducted by EAVI. These studies are referred to as useful resources to assist the Member States in evaluating media literacy levels. We appreciate the recognition of our efforts in contributing to the advancement of media literacy initiatives. Indeed, media literacy is an important subject [...]
The Threat of AI-Generated Disinformation to European Elections and Democracy
In view of the elections that will be held in 2024 in the EU and other parts of the world including the US and UK, there are various challenges to democratic processes as technological advancements are on the rise. It is argued that electoral periods and times of political crisis serve as fertile ground for the production and dissemination of AI-generated content, heightening concerns about the impact on public perception and democratic processes. Recent instances have demonstrated the alarming potential of AI to enable the production of deceptive narratives, with such disinformation finding [...]
Are you aware of your Digital Footprint?
Recently, EAVI and the European Digital Learning Network (DLEARN), in collaboration with Prof. Przemek Sękalski of the Technical University of Lodz, worked together in developing an EU survey that analyses citizens awareness regarding their digital footprint. The survey aims to analyse how much control participants exercise over this digital footprint and how much control they wish they could have as well are looking at the safety aspects they would like to see in place in the future! The aim is to study the results to highlight potential areas in education and training that could be [...]
Fake news and critical literacy in the digital age: sharing responsibility and addressing challenges
How can we tackle the ongoing challenge of so-called ‘fake news’? Gianfranco Polizzi, PhD Researcher in the Department of Media at Communications at LSE, argues that we all have a responsibility to learn critical literacy to help us better to evaluate information, both on- and offline, and here sets out the responsibilities held by the different actors involved. This post was first published on the London School of Economics' Media Policy Project Blog on May 21, 2018. Social inclusion and democratic participation rely on opportunities to access, express and share information as citizens. The extent to [...]
Digital citizenship needs to be a group effort
The following article was written by Sarah Stoeckl, senior project manager in the ISTE Standards Department. She worked as a writing and literature teacher before becoming an administrator, writer and project wrangler. A student shares his email password with a friend, who shares it with another friend, who sends an inappropriate picture to everyone in the students’ contacts list. It was a joke! But that doesn’t mean there won’t be repercussions. Who failed to teach these kids password safety and email etiquette? Another student wants to fund a film project that combines digital art with music. [...]
Happy GDPR Day!
The GDPR has come into force across Europe today, and with it come sweeping changes to the way the personal data of individuals is processed, retained and used. The most obvious indication of its impact is a bulk of messages from every mailing list, store card, chat room and internet service you signed up for ever. Like many others, I’m considering it a mass unsubscribe from a heap of services I no longer use. The emails are consigned to the trash folder with only second thought being, “when did I sign up for that…?” As [...]
Media Literacy – Levelling the Playing Field for People Living with Disability
Approximately 44 million Europeans are reported as living with a disability. This can often prevent them from taking a full part in society and economy, whether by way of education, employment and society more generally. These disabilities can take the form of a physical impairment or a mental illness or disorder which hinders basic function. It is difficult to live a full and active life when there are barriers to taking part in it. If it is difficult simply to get out of bed and leave the house, if public transport doesn’t make allowance for [...]
Interview: Katerina Chrysanthopoulou of Greece’s new Media Literacy Institute
As part of EAVI's series of interviews with our partners' organisations, we interviewed Katerina Chrysanthopoulou, the co-founder of the newly-established Media Literacy Institute in Greece.
Media Literacy and the AVMSD: From Nowhere to Here
EAVI's secretary general Paolo Celot on EAVI's campaign resulting in the European Parliament's vote to re-introduce media literacy to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.
