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Neil Andersen

The LEGO Sculptures of Ekow Nimako

A Study Guide by Irene Faiz OCT Step One: Group Work Previewing Activity Directions: Each group of students receives 8 LEGO bricks. Assign each group…
Carol Arcus

Emergence 2022: Reshaping the Future of the World Through Art – A Review by Irene Faiz

* AML Director Irene Faiz attended ”Emergence 2022: Reshaping the Future of the World Through Art – A Review”, the Arts conference for CSEA & OAEA Art…
Carol Arcus

Don Kwan and Kent Monkman – From Selfies to Dramatic Disruptions

NEW LESSON! Reimaging History through Art: “From Selfies to Dramatic Disruptions: Looking at the Art of Don Kwan and Kent Monkman” We are pleased to present…
Diana Maliszewski

Why Some Words?

Why Some Words? by Diana Maliszewski One of the 2023 Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading nominees is Can You Believe It?: How To Spot Fake News…
Diana Maliszewski

So Easy To Fall

So Easy to Fall by Diana Maliszewski Two recent examples have shown me that, even when people know the critical thinking strategies to use when consuming…
Carol Arcus

Apr 2023 Newsletter: A Brand new PD Webinar!

Our brand new PD Webinar – May 2 – and more! Click here for April’s newsletter.
Carol Arcus

Professional Development, Podcasts, and Scavenger Hunts!

Click here to access our December newsletter for stimulating listening, and new resources…
Carol Arcus

New Lesson! Library as Media Environment

https://nmc-mic.ca/2022/10/19/media-literacy-week-is-right-around-the-corner/ AML’s Co-Vice President Diana Maliszewski and AML Executive member June Lee in conversation as they embark on a filmed media scavenger hunt* about…
Carol Arcus

A Special Mediacy podcast for Media Literacy Week 2022!

This engaging conversation from Media Literacy Week features Neil Andersen, Margie Keats, Diana Maliszewski & Michelle Solomon.
Carol Arcus

AML Jan/Feb 2023 Newsletter

Click here for Black History Month lessons, new articles, Art curriculum, and more!