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Category: Media Literacy

EDMO Ireland partners with Media Literacy Ireland to provide training, webinars and promote media literacy during the Be Media Smart Campaign.

Posted on 24/10/202305/12/2024 By Ricardo Castellini da Silva
EDMO Ireland partners with Media Literacy Ireland to provide training, webinars and promote media literacy during the Be Media Smart Campaign.
Media Literacy, News

The New Be Media Smart national campaign officially started on the 24th of October and it encourages people across Ireland to ‘Stop, Think, Check’ when they encounter information. Coordinated by Media Literacy Ireland and supported by a wide range of members, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the disinformation problem among the population and provide … Read More “EDMO Ireland partners with Media Literacy Ireland to provide training, webinars and promote media literacy during the Be Media Smart Campaign.” »

Media Literacy training opportunities in September 2023

Posted on 28/08/202305/12/2024 By EDMO Admin
Media Literacy training opportunities in September 2023
Media Literacy, News

EDMO Ireland is pleased to partner with Media Literacy Ireland in a series of Media Literacy training workshops for community leaders, coaches, teachers and librarians. In today’s media environment, it is very important that individuals have access to good-quality information to make well-informed choices, but unfortunately, not all information has the same value, accuracy, or reliability. Therefore, … Read More “Media Literacy training opportunities in September 2023” »

EDMO Ireland and FuJo submission to the public consultation on the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course

Posted on 08/06/202305/12/2024 By EDMO Admin
EDMO Ireland and FuJo  submission to the public consultation on the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course
Media Literacy, News, Policy

EDMO Ireland and FuJo made a submission to the public consultation on the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course that was organized by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. The development of the DML short course has been one of the most significant achievements for media literacy education in the Irish educational system and this … Read More “EDMO Ireland and FuJo submission to the public consultation on the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course” »

Why it’s so easy to fall for fake AI images

Posted on 30/03/202305/12/2024 By EDMO Admin
Why it’s so easy to fall for fake AI images
Media Literacy, News, Outreach

EDMO Ireland’s media literacy coordinator, Ricardo Castellini da Silva, spoke to RTÉ Brainstorm about fake viral images. After a fake image of Pope Francis in a white puffer jacket went viral, RTÉ Brainstorm wonder what the future holds for judging the veracity of digital images. DCU Professor Alan Smeaton explained that the image was successful … Read More “Why it’s so easy to fall for fake AI images” »

Ireland Media Literacy Country Profile

Posted on 06/10/202206/12/2024 By EDMO Admin No Comments on Ireland Media Literacy Country Profile
Media Literacy, News

Trust levels in media remain relatively high in Ireland compared to other countries, according to the 2022 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, with 52% of those surveyed trusting news overall. 83% of people get news online each week, and 51% via social media. Internet user skills in Ireland are significantly above the EU average, according to the … Read More “Ireland Media Literacy Country Profile” »

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