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 General, Paolo Celot, who explained the motivations and the new direction for EAVI. He highlighted the need to move beyond media literacy and look towards developing the art of living with the media. In this respect, media literacy does not just about logical, critical thinking, it is about mindfulness and awareness.
To further explain this new line of thinking, the day was separated into four parts:
- Critical consciousness: Experience authentic thinking
”The term media literacy is very ambiguous and problematic because what is media? What does this term cover?” – Guy Berger
This conversation was led by Guy Berger – Director for Freedom of Expression and Development for UNESCO, Professor Leo Van Audenhove from Vrije University and Professor Tapio Varis from the University of Tempere.
Guy began with an observation from Neil Portman – that editors convert information into knowledge, and that great editors convert knowledge into wisdom. The problems of media illiteracy when it comes to finding information and evaluating it, in the absence of editors, create real world impact when it comes to elections and democracy, now that there is no filter between the speaker and audience and the message is not curated.
- Awareness: Pay attention to distractions
”There is so much division and fundamental challenges regarding how we handle how digital technologies shape society” – Dan Nixon
This part of the conversation explored the various literacies that should be employed in our media lives – including emotional intelligence, creativity and mindfulness. Dan Nixon from the Mindfulness Initiative and Béatrice Dispeaux led the participants on an exploration of the impact mindfulness can have on our daily interactions with the media. Béatrice carried out some mindfulness exercises with the audience, who took a moment to simply “be”. This enhanced consciousness of ourselves can prove useful in creating a healthy media life.
- Digital Wellness: Technology should serve human beings
”Citizens need to learn how to take control and use the media as a real personal resource” – Chris Burr
This section was headed by Dr. Chris Burr from the Oxford Internet Institute, who gave an excellent presentation. Joined by Wouter Gekiere, Head of EU Regulatory Policy from the European Broadcasting Union and Andy Demeulenaere from Mediawijs, this section looked at how the media can be utilised for our benefit.
- Full Citizenship and Humanism: Engage through the media
”The role of Journalists is becoming even more important in a world full of fake news” – Mehmet Koksal
Professor Tapio Varis once again addressed the participants, with Erik Vlaeminck from the University of Edinburgh and Mehmet Koksal from the European Federation of Journalists.
This section looked at how technologies can contribute to global peace. Looking at examples from journalism and how we adapt to technology, not how technology adapts to us. Leo observed that there is a gulf between information literacy and media literacy, and that individuals are resistant to education.
Finally, the day was rounded off by EAVI’s Lama Jaghjougha who led a fascinating and fruitful discussion about the media and migrants, looking at how the narrative around refugees and immigration is shaped. EAVI’s Naomi Thompson, meanwhile, hosted a short workshop showcasing the best of EAVI’s didactic games, illustrating the importance of engaging in storytelling, and looking at the construction of fake news and digital profiling.
The day was an enormous success, EAVI’s new approach to media literacy was widely praised, and all attendees were left with lots to think about…
Keep an eye out for the next EAVI event in 2019!
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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 General, Paolo Celot, who explained the motivations and the new direction for EAVI. He highlighted the need to move beyond media literacy and look towards developing the art of living with the media. In this respect, media literacy does not just about logical, critical thinking, it is about mindfulness and awareness.
To further explain this new line of thinking, the day was separated into four parts:
- Critical consciousness: Experience authentic thinking
”The term media literacy is very ambiguous and problematic because what is media? What does this term cover?” – Guy Berger
This conversation was led by Guy Berger – Director for Freedom of Expression and Development for UNESCO, Professor Leo Van Audenhove from Vrije University and Professor Tapio Varis from the University of Tempere.
Guy began with an observation from Neil Portman – that editors convert information into knowledge, and that great editors convert knowledge into wisdom. The problems of media illiteracy when it comes to finding information and evaluating it, in the absence of editors, create real world impact when it comes to elections and democracy, now that there is no filter between the speaker and audience and the message is not curated.
- Awareness: Pay attention to distractions
”There is so much division and fundamental challenges regarding how we handle how digital technologies shape society” – Dan Nixon
This part of the conversation explored the various literacies that should be employed in our media lives – including emotional intelligence, creativity and mindfulness. Dan Nixon from the Mindfulness Initiative and Béatrice Dispeaux led the participants on an exploration of the impact mindfulness can have on our daily interactions with the media. Béatrice carried out some mindfulness exercises with the audience, who took a moment to simply “be”. This enhanced consciousness of ourselves can prove useful in creating a healthy media life.
- Digital Wellness: Technology should serve human beings
”Citizens need to learn how to take control and use the media as a real personal resource” – Chris Burr
This section was headed by Dr. Chris Burr from the Oxford Internet Institute, who gave an excellent presentation. Joined by Wouter Gekiere, Head of EU Regulatory Policy from the European Broadcasting Union and Andy Demeulenaere from Mediawijs, this section looked at how the media can be utilised for our benefit.
- Full Citizenship and Humanism: Engage through the media
”The role of Journalists is becoming even more important in a world full of fake news” – Mehmet Koksal
Professor Tapio Varis once again addressed the participants, with Erik Vlaeminck from the University of Edinburgh and Mehmet Koksal from the European Federation of Journalists.
This section looked at how technologies can contribute to global peace. Looking at examples from journalism and how we adapt to technology, not how technology adapts to us. Leo observed that there is a gulf between information literacy and media literacy, and that individuals are resistant to education.
Finally, the day was rounded off by EAVI’s Lama Jaghjougha who led a fascinating and fruitful discussion about the media and migrants, looking at how the narrative around refugees and immigration is shaped. EAVI’s Naomi Thompson, meanwhile, hosted a short workshop showcasing the best of EAVI’s didactic games, illustrating the importance of engaging in storytelling, and looking at the construction of fake news and digital profiling.
The day was an enormous success, EAVI’s new approach to media literacy was widely praised, and all attendees were left with lots to think about…
Keep an eye out for the next EAVI event in 2019!
Related Posts
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 General, Paolo Celot, who explained the motivations and the new direction for EAVI. He highlighted the need to move beyond media literacy and look towards developing the art of living with the media. In this respect, media literacy does not just about logical, critical thinking, it is about mindfulness and awareness.
To further explain this new line of thinking, the day was separated into four parts:
- Critical consciousness: Experience authentic thinking
”The term media literacy is very ambiguous and problematic because what is media? What does this term cover?” – Guy Berger
This conversation was led by Guy Berger – Director for Freedom of Expression and Development for UNESCO, Professor Leo Van Audenhove from Vrije University and Professor Tapio Varis from the University of Tempere.
Guy began with an observation from Neil Portman – that editors convert information into knowledge, and that great editors convert knowledge into wisdom. The problems of media illiteracy when it comes to finding information and evaluating it, in the absence of editors, create real world impact when it comes to elections and democracy, now that there is no filter between the speaker and audience and the message is not curated.
- Awareness: Pay attention to distractions
”There is so much division and fundamental challenges regarding how we handle how digital technologies shape society” – Dan Nixon
This part of the conversation explored the various literacies that should be employed in our media lives – including emotional intelligence, creativity and mindfulness. Dan Nixon from the Mindfulness Initiative and Béatrice Dispeaux led the participants on an exploration of the impact mindfulness can have on our daily interactions with the media. Béatrice carried out some mindfulness exercises with the audience, who took a moment to simply “be”. This enhanced consciousness of ourselves can prove useful in creating a healthy media life.
- Digital Wellness: Technology should serve human beings
”Citizens need to learn how to take control and use the media as a real personal resource” – Chris Burr
This section was headed by Dr. Chris Burr from the Oxford Internet Institute, who gave an excellent presentation. Joined by Wouter Gekiere, Head of EU Regulatory Policy from the European Broadcasting Union and Andy Demeulenaere from Mediawijs, this section looked at how the media can be utilised for our benefit.
- Full Citizenship and Humanism: Engage through the media
”The role of Journalists is becoming even more important in a world full of fake news” – Mehmet Koksal
Professor Tapio Varis once again addressed the participants, with Erik Vlaeminck from the University of Edinburgh and Mehmet Koksal from the European Federation of Journalists.
This section looked at how technologies can contribute to global peace. Looking at examples from journalism and how we adapt to technology, not how technology adapts to us. Leo observed that there is a gulf between information literacy and media literacy, and that individuals are resistant to education.
Finally, the day was rounded off by EAVI’s Lama Jaghjougha who led a fascinating and fruitful discussion about the media and migrants, looking at how the narrative around refugees and immigration is shaped. EAVI’s Naomi Thompson, meanwhile, hosted a short workshop showcasing the best of EAVI’s didactic games, illustrating the importance of engaging in storytelling, and looking at the construction of fake news and digital profiling.
The day was an enormous success, EAVI’s new approach to media literacy was widely praised, and all attendees were left with lots to think about…
Keep an eye out for the next EAVI event in 2019!
