Free Press to lead media literacy project

Free Press to lead media literacy project

The Manitoba government is turning to Western Canada’s oldest newspaper to teach students how to debunk misinformation and master other necessary skills for the digital age. The department of education […]

In order to combat misinformation and think about the future, the Company has two projects dedicated to media literature whose public-purpose are the newest: the SIC Explains Me and the Express.

A brief list of resources for teaching science literacy to sixth graders

A friend who teaches sixth grade science (hi Jill!) asked her Facebook friends for their thoughts on how to teach about science misinformation to sixth graders. Because I'm a librarian, I went out looking for resources. Here's what I found with a quick search: Science L.I.A.R.S.:A Game to Combat Misinformation (journal article) Why Do We…

Winnipeg Free Press to lead media literacy project

The Manitoba government is turning to Western Canada’s oldest newspaper to teach students how to debunk misinformation and master other necessary skills for the digital age. The department of education is partnering with the Free Press and Winnipeg School Division to launch a media literacy platform with lessons on the tenets of […]

UniMAC joins UNESCO MILID Network to promote media and information literacy

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has joined the UNESCO University Network on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) fraternity. This initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by UniMAC and the University of Lagos, Nigeria, in April 2025, marks a significant step in UniMAC’s commitment to advancing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in Ghana and beyond. Establish…

At a time when information is always available, it becomes increasingly a challenge for society to distinguish between truth and deception. It becomes particularly dangerous when people are no longer willing or able to verify facts. Bill Lubinger, media expert and deputy vice president for media work at Case Western Reserve University, points this out. For him it is clear that only a media-competent public can serve as the basis for an enlighten…