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A media literacy educator's forum and discussion on the hot topics of our mediated society from fake news to pop culture.

Belinha De Abreu


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    Episode 14: Episode 14 - Hiatus and Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 10:04


    In this episode, we talk about the year of podcast hiatus and the future plans for this podcast moving forward.  Additionally, in this episode, we announce that the 5th International Media Literacy Research Symposium will be in the Azores on June 27-28, 2024!  The Call for Proposals will be going out by late June so be on the lookout.

    Episode 13: Episode 13 - Summer Endings, Fall Beginnings, & Global ML Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 14:54


    In this episode, we will look back at some late summer highlights, discuss upcoming events for Global Media Literacy Week, as well as have a few guest speakers discussing some of the media issues faced today. 

    Episode 12 - Nostalgia: Pandemic Changes/Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 34:06


    In this episode, we talk about a pandemic changes/challenge: Why do we watch movies and TV shows on repeat? What do they hold for us that we aren’t willing to let go? Also, we have a featured student podcasters discussing "The Filter Bubble" and a variety of media issues.

    Episode 11 - State of Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 26:08


    Censorship, Cancel culture, Twitter and social networks… all have had a place in the news media of late. With headlines to follow such as: “We Tried to Warn You” from The Atlantic regarding the chaos in the Capitol. Then, a comparison of “reining the media in” and media literacy education by one of our government members. What does this mean? This is concerning along with the other topics that are related to the media as we consider 1st Amendment rights as well as the purpose of media literacy education.

    Episode 10 - Tribute to Marieli Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 5:46


    A tribute to a grand pioneer of Media Literacy Education - Marieli Rowe. https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary/Mary-MarieliRowe

    Episode 9 - The World Media Literacy Forum: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 10:54


    This episode discusses Part 1 of our 4-part World Media Literacy Forum, which kicked off in September 2020. More info can be found at https://worldmedialiteracyforum.org

    Episode 8 - Media and American Popular Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 16:27


    We are joined by 3 Sacred Heart University guest podcasters to get their perspectives as we look at Media in American Popular Culture.

    Episode 7 - Social Media in Daily Life II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 16:50


    This episode features two guest students from Sacred Heart University. First discussed is TikTok and whether it is a benefit or detriment to the music industry. Second, we examine whether pursuing a career as an influencer (and keeping it!) is a realistic career patch.

    Episode 6 - Social Media in Daily Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 15:10


    This episode discusses the negative and toxic aspects of social media and its affect on teens today. This episode again features guest students from Sacred Heart University.

    Episode 5- Cell Phone Anxiety, #DigCitWk, #MediaLitWk, and More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 13:16


    This episode discusses a wide assortment of topics including: cell phone anxiety, education conferences, the presidential debates, #digcitwk, and #medialitwk. Also, this episode introduces Sacred Heart University media literacy students who will be guest podcasting. This SHU segment discusses vaping.

    Episode 4- 2020 Election-Book-Releases-Conference Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 7:38


    This episode takes a look at the 2020 run for office and the current presidential hopefuls, two book releases: "Truth Worth Telling" by Scott Pelley and "Teaching Media Literacy" by Belinha De Abreu, as well as the upcoming summer educational conference season.

    Episode 3- Year in Review-Media Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 9:46


    This episode looks at the various media moments from 2018 including George H. Bush's funeral, the year in review, as well as media messages.

    Episode 2 -Midterms & National Media Literacy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 10:47


    This episode looks at the midterm election as well as National Media Literacy Week. Contributions are provided by Paul Mihailidis of Emerson College, Alice Lee of Hong Kong University, and Marieli Rowe of the National Telemedia Council.

    Episode 1- Welcome to the BELMEDIA podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 8:12


    This is the first episode of the BELMEDIA podcast-- a media literacy educator's perspective on the world of media, learning, and literacy.

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