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Education for Transformation Year of publication: 2012 Author: Marcelo Cabrol | Miguel Székely Corporate author: Inter-American Development Bank This book presents a diagnosis of the state of educational quality and its priorities (academic achievement, citizenship education, adolescent desertion, and teacher training) in Latin America and the Caribbean at the beginning of the 21st century. It also shows the public policies that can modify this reality. 
Media and Information Literacy: Challenges and Opportunities for the World of Education Year of publication: 2019 Author: Carolyn Wilson Corporate author: Canadian Commission for UNESCO This paper explores media and information literacy and its importance to understanding democratic rights, active citizenship, and technological literacy. Filled with key concepts, sample questions, and additional resources, it is essential reading for both educators and the wider public. 
Using social media in Holocaust Education Corporate author: International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Social media is a rapidly expanding form of communication and community in our world and in education more specifically. Holocaust educators are tasked with determining how best to use this tool in their programming without compromising programme or subject integrity. These guidelines outline considerations and practices in deploying social media in the Holocaust educational environment. 
Media and Information Literacy Education in Asia: Exploration of Policies and Practices in Japan,Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines Year of publication: 2020 Author: Masato Kajimoto | Phansasiri Kularb | Bobi Guntarto | Sabariah Mohamed Salleh | Ramon R. Tuazon | Therese Patricia S. Torres | Guillian Mae C. Palcon Corporate author: UNESCO This book looked at the current media and information literacy education policies and teaching practices in formal and informal settings. It explores how MIL could address emerging and pressing problems such as political extremism, false news, online harassment and discrimination in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. 
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: American Library Association (ALA) | Institute of Museum and Library Services As information providers and hubs for lifelong learning, libraries have always been resources for helping communities develop media literacy skills. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, and in an age when we increasingly rely on digital media for information and communication, these critical thinking skills are more important than ever. The American Library Association (ALA), working with talented thought leaders across the library and media literacy sectors, has created Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners to help library workers prepare for day-to-day interactions like the imagined reference desk one above. In this guide, we offer resources and ideas to plan programs and activities to teach media literacy skills to adults and also to integrate these skills into programming you already offer at your library. This guide has been created for out-of-school adult audiences, who library workers will generally meet in a public library context. 
What is Media Literacy? Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Media Literacy Now Intended as a tool for advocates, the video introduces the concept of media literacy as a key that unlocks meaning behind the messages that we see, and allows us to be more thoughtful and deliberate as we create our own messages such as those we create and share on social media. 
Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students Year of publication: 2020 Author: Jessica R. Wolff | Ann LoBue | Michael A. Rebell Corporate author: DemocracyReady NY Developing Digital Citizens: Media Literacy Education for All Students, a new report from DemocracyReady NY, calls for immediate and decisive steps to require media literacy education in schools throughout New York State. Stressing that “the internet has become the new public square,” it asserts that “to be democracy ready, all students must be media literate.”. The report defines what media literacy encompasses in an increasingly digital age, and establishes a clear framework to ensure that all students become media literate civic participants. This report includes recommendations for: Clear state standards for media literacy education Qualified personnel for teaching media literacy Suitable MLE curricula and course offerings Up-to-date facilities, instructional materials, and technology Transparent monitoring and reporting of MLE resources and results. 
Building Healthy Relationships With Media: A Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Trend Micro This guide gives a few examples of how to incorporate questions into the conversation when discussing media and related topics with your children. It is vital for parents to model curiosity and skepticism in their discussions with their children. Teaching the next generation to be critical thinkers allows them to hone this important skill for navigating life in a digital world. 
Ensuring Well-Being through Social-Emotional Learning in the Digital World Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) This document aims to identify the important elements addressed during the various TAGe discussions (social media discussion and live event) in addition to offering key recommendations for decision-makers. Concretely, this document has sought to highlight two social and emotional challenges faced today by youth, with a third issue present in each of them –(1) educational and employment disparities (economic exclusion),(2) poor civic engagement, and(3) the impact of the digital divide and misuse of social media platforms– in addition to showing how SEL competencies can be a tool to address the social and emotional challenges that may be encountered, supported by technological tools. 
Literacy through Television and the Internet Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Morocco. Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs The video includes a definition of the literacy program through television and the Internet and its role in the education of citizens in the State of Morocco. The literacy program in mosques was launched in the year 2000. It includes two levels, the first and the second, and every year about 300,000 citizens in the State of Morocco benefit from it.