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Read AML’s latest news, classroom strategies, and commentary on current issues through a media literacy lens.

Neil Andersen

Using the Fake News Triangle

What is new about fake news? As with all news in the 21st Century, it is more frequent, easier to encounter but harder to verify. Where…
Carol Arcus

Newsflash – PD Webinar December 5

Our November 17 Newsflash is a heads-up about AML’s December 5th PD webinar: Unpacking Machine Learning. Click here to register now! For more information, see our…
Carol Arcus

‘Exploring Infomercials and Creating Our Own’ by Samar Ismail

AML is pleased to publish here a fun new lesson from a recent AQ graduate, Samar Ismail! Samar imagined she would capitalize on her Grade 5/6…
Carol Arcus

Processing Found Media Into Learning Experiences by Sarah Gilpin & Neil Andersen

AML is pleased to kick off the school year with a new “Media Literacy Moment #3” video. Neil Andersen and Sarah Gilpin explore concrete ways that found media…
Carol Arcus

October 2024 Newsletter: Media Literacy Week!

Welcome to Media Literacy Week, AML-style. We like to stretch the boundaries of inquiry into media, asking “what IS media?” and “what is not?” Here, we…
Carol Arcus

“Media Literacy in the Early Years” with special guest Dr. Faith Rogow

“Media Literacy in the Early Years”with special guest Dr. Faith Rogow AML Vice President Chelsea Attwell and President Neil Andersen are in conversation with Dr. Faith Rogow, taking…
Carol Arcus

Showcasing the Media Triangle

* On October 5th, Chelsea Attwell and Míchílín Ní Threasaigh presented at NAMLE’s Media Literacy Resource Showcase, a day of showcases featuring resources from NAMLE members, partners, and sponsors…
Carol Arcus

App Reading Tips by Neil Andersen

21st Century reading must include more than words; graphics and animations carry significant meanings in our mediated lives. This video models the range of digital reading…
Carol Arcus

Understanding the Language of Fear and Suspense through Scary Clown Commercials by Greta Smelko

Burger King scary clown tease.Shutterstock stock / Youtube / Burger King Understanding the Language of Fear and Suspense through Scary Clown Commercials by Greta Smelko,…
Carol Arcus

February 2025 Newsletter

It’s February 2025 already! AI is on educators’ minds, as we gear up to a new PD webinar on AI in the Classroom – February 20.…