MEDIA LITERACY
Critical Thinking for an AI World
Starting April 12, 2025
Work with a team of Palestinian and American educators to create a media literacy program for Palestinian young adults to build resilience and critical thinking skills
WHY IT MATTERS
In today's digital age, navigating the complexities of media is crucial for everyone. Media literacy plays a crucial role in building resilience in the Palestinian Territories by empowering individuals to critically analyze information, challenge narratives, and advocate for their needs. Palestinians benefit when they have the skills needed to navigate a complex media landscape, identify biases, and construct their own narratives. Developing skills to utilize social media platforms to develop informed opinions and advocate for their needs, will help Palestinians improve their agency and resilience in the face of increased misinformation.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This professional development program will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to empower Palestinian youth to become critical consumers and creators. We'll explore a range of media literacy concepts, including identifying bias, analyzing persuasive techniques, evaluating sources, and creating responsible media content. This program is a “learning-by-doing” program taught by leading international experts in media literacy by the Media Education Lab.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
You should apply to this program if you are:
- a Palestinian part-time or full-time lecturer, professor, or teaching assistant from any subject area or discipline who is interested in incorporating media literacy, AI, and critical thinking into your teaching practices
- a Palestinian pre-service or in-service teacher working in a high school
- someone who works with Palestinian young people in the community through a community center or non-profit organization
- a Palestinian college or university student studying communication, education, social sciences, and technology
- A Palestinian administrator, decision-maker, or curriculum designer
- A Palestinian student affairs professional who works on student engagement, career development, and extracurricular activities
- A Palestinian media professional, educational technology specialist, or creative individual with interests in media, technology, and society
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
It is expected that you will spend a total of 20 hours over the course of four months between April through June 2025. The program begins Saturday, April 12, 7 - 8:30 PM GMT+2.
BENEFITS
You will get to learn from Renee Hobbs and Yonty Friesem, two leading media literacy experts from the Media Education Lab (USA) as well as Bilal Younis of the Yatta Institute for Higher Education in Hebron. Participants who implement a program with students will receive a certificate of participation and a financial stipend of $1500. Faculty and students will have the opportunity to share their experiences with an international audience in a webinar. This program is a leadership development program that builds your confidence in integrating media literacy into your teaching to support a generation of informed and discerning lifelong learners.
FORMAT
Online Zoom Meetings (8 weeks). Participate in a series of 8 online interactive workshops to learn practical strategies that can help you integrate media literacy concepts and instructional practices into your coursework and in your community.
Developing and Delivering a Workshop (4 weeks). Participate in two coaching sessions that help you plan and implement your own workshop with youth. Deliver the program and share your experience and insights.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete this application form to indicate your interest in participating in the program ASAP
https://forms.gle/JPy7HvkaVBLtJAZd7
