Association for Media Literacy
The AML is a not-for-profit, charitable association of teachers, librarians, consultants, parents, cultural workers, and media professionals concerned with helping people develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of media, their techniques, and their impact.
Teaching Media Literacy
Are you a teacher seeking inspiration for your classroom? AML offers a rich range of stimulating lessons and ideas, frameworks, suggested readings, and other online resources.
Professional Development
If you are looking for additional training in media literacy education, we can help provide speakers, workshops, writing, consulting, and other resources. AML’s Media Additional Qualifications, blended Parts 1, 2, and 3, courses will run online (synchronous & non-synchronous) in Spring 2025 (Mar 20-May 22). They are accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Successful Ontario candidates who are OCT members will receive certification, but the courses are open to anyone.
Our Speakers
Our experienced team is expert in media literacy and available for speaking engagements, workshop facilitation, media interviews, writing projects, and consultations. Select a speaker to learn more about their background, speaking topics, and more.
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Nina Silver
Director
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Diana Maliszewski
Vice President
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Chelsea Attwell
Vice President
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Michelle Solomon
Director
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Carol Arcus
Director
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Neil Andersen
President
Latest Blogs
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AML features at OLS Virtual Conference November 18, 2026
Ontario Library Service Virtual Conference Librarians can boost their digital toolkits at the Ontario Library Service (OLS) virtual conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The Association for Media Literacy (AML) will present “Provide…
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I AM the “I” in “AI” by Chelsea Attwell and Lori De Angelis
From Chelsea Attwell and AQ grad Lori De Angelis, this lesson introduces kindergarten students to AI through play and creativity. Children invent imaginary animals, then use descriptive language to generate AI images, comparing and refining the results. The approach integrates early literacy,…
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Hero, Villain, or Both? Exploring Audience Through ‘Minecraft’ by Tamla Young
This creative Grades 1–3 lesson from AQ grad Tamla Young uses Minecraft characters, drama and discussion to explore how audiences interpret media differently. Students consider multiple perspectives while developing critical thinking, empathy and an understanding that audiences negotiate meaning. Tamla is…
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Hamlet Through a Feminist Lens by Connor D’Angelo
This engaging Grade 11 lesson from AQ grad Connor D’Angelo brings Shakespeare’s Hamlet to life by comparing the written play with its 1996 film adaptation. Through a feminist lens, students explore gender, power and relationships, while examining how camera angles,…
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Podcast: Meeting GenAI Challenges with Míchílín Ní Threasaigh Parts 1 & 2
‘Meeting GenAI Challenges’ with Míchílín Ní Threasaigh Parts 1 & 2 Neil Andersen continues to probe the best minds on the challenges and affordances of AI in the classroom. Michilin, author of “Rethinking Literacy Pedagogy at the Dawn of the…
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Podcast: The End of the World as we Know It – Parts 1 & 2
‘The End of the World As We Know It’, Parts One and Two If you listen to any podcasts about AI and education this year, make it these. Tim King and AML President Neil Andersen discuss the challenges arising from…
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AML onboard as Ottawa Public Library celebrates Media Literacy Week Oct 26-30!
The Ottawa Public Library celebrates Media Literacy Week, and AML is on board! Scroll down the Program page and click on the buttons to register for AML’s 2 live online presentations: Navigating Online Content for Adults 50+ Oct 27th (Diana Maliszewski)…
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Podcast: Exploring Magnifica Humanitas
Pope Leo dropped Magnifica Humanitas, his encyclical addressing the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, on the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s landmark 1891 social encyclical, Rerum Novarum. In this podcast, Sister Rose Pacatte, a prominent Catholic media literacy educator, joins Carol…
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A reprint: Rethinking Literacy Pedagogy at the Dawn of the Generative AI Revolution by Míchílín ní Threasaigh
[Ed. note: We reprint here Míchílín ní Threasaigh’s 2025 thoughtful reflections on teaching about and with GenAI] Unauthorized Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) use first entered my classroom in April 2023, mere months after the launch of ChatGPT. Since then I…
