NAMLE has started an international research initiative to assess to assess the current state of media literacy education. The increased changes in technology, industries and communication has caused media literacy to become a necessary skill for today's society. The...
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Children and Screens Webinar on The Influencer Impact
Webinar Details Celebrity is hardly a new phenomenon; however, thanks to the digital age, it’s never been easier to become the next big thing. Young people in 2021 consume media in a rapidly-changing landscape, and experience a personalized digital experience every...
The Role of Play in “Building” Media Literacy
The Role of Play in "Building" Media Literacy was a webinar held on Tuesday, October 26th where Jorge Aguirre (Head Writer of Alma's Way), Michelle Cuila Lipkin (executive director for the National Assossciation for Media Literacy Education) and Sarah Jacobstein (Sr....
Celebrate Global Media and Information Literacy Week!
Global Media and Information Literacy Week will take place from October 25-31, 2021. Join the CMIL as we celebrate the importance of Media and Information Literacy for All. Sherri will be moderating several webinars throughout the week. Details below. For more...
Join The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative!
The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative is a collective of diverse Philadelphia organizations that seeks to support youth through media and literacy. Through digital media production, the organizations seek to build self expression, creative skills and deeper...
International Expert Conference in Media and Information Literacy
The International Expert Conference in Media and Information Literacy took place on November 29-30, 2021. The conference invited Media and Information Literacy experts and academics with varying experiences and backgrounds to share their best practices...
New UNESCO MIL Curriculum Released
The second edition of the UNESCO MIL Curriculum is now available. A global event featuring a series of webinars was held to mark the release. Each webinar presented case studies from MIL experts and practitioners. The webinars were held April 23, 27 and 29, 2021....
CMIL’s, Sherri Hope Culver Quoted in Variety
CMIL's Director, Sherri Hope Culver, was recently quoted in a Variety article on Spongebob. To read the article click Here.
UNESCO Media & Information Literacy Alliance News Update
Sherri Hope Culver (CMIL director) edited the latest edition of the UNESCO Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Alliance News Update (V.2 - N.6) released February 2021. Sherri serves as co-vice chair of the International Steering Committee. The Update shares global...
Event: Creating AR & VR for Kids
Please join the CMIL and the Children’s Media Association for a special event celebrating Global Media & Information Literacy Week. We will be holding an online discussion on, "Future Proofing: How to responsibly create AI, AR and VR content for kids". This...
CMIL’s, Sherri Hope Culver on TUTV Show
Temple People is a show that highlights the diverse and talented people of Temple University. This past week's episode highlight's the director of CMIL, Sherri Hope Culver. The episode aired on TUTV on October 13th, 2020 at 11:30am EDT and 7:30pm EDT. Click the above...
“Trust Me” Media Literacy Documentary Release
A feature-length documentary exploring human nature, information technology, misinformation, disinformation, and the importance of media & information literacy (MIL) for individuals and society. Coming Soon, 2020. The documentary will feature an array of media...
Culver joins Philadelphia Inquirer’s Anti-Racism Initiative
Sherri Hope Culver, CMIL Director, is part of Philadelphia Inquirer's Anti-Racism Initiative entitled, "Inquirer For All.". She is one of a quintet of Temple professors working to facilitate a process within the institution focusing on its Coverage, Editorial...
Representation in Children’s Media
Click Here to watch the webinar! Children’s views on race, ethnicity and identity are shaped by what they see in media, including television, movies, and social media. Social media influencers are seen as role models by children as young as primary school. How...
The Influence of Streaming Services Webinar
On September 16th, Sherri Culver, of the Center for Media and Information Literacy moderated a webinar on the Influence of Global Streaming Click here to watch the webinar! The webinar was described as such: Major streaming services such as Netflix offer thousands of...