Media and information literacy (MIL) is a cornerstone of our work at DW Akademie. MIL enables anyone to access media sources, analyze media content, create new media, reflect on existing content and take action. #MILMonday
June 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Media and information literacy (MIL) is a cornerstone of our work at DW Akademie. MIL enables anyone to access media sources, analyze media content, create new media, reflect on existing content and take action. #MILMonday
#MILMonday
We can all be MIL heroes! 🚀
For MIL mentor Hanna Hempel, media and information literacy (MIL) is at the center of the information ecosystem we're all a part of.
We can all be MIL heroes! 🚀
For MIL mentor Hanna Hempel, media and information literacy (MIL) is at the center of the information ecosystem we're all a part of.
January 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#MILMonday
We can all be MIL heroes! 🚀
For MIL mentor Hanna Hempel, media and information literacy (MIL) is at the center of the information ecosystem we're all a part of.
We can all be MIL heroes! 🚀
For MIL mentor Hanna Hempel, media and information literacy (MIL) is at the center of the information ecosystem we're all a part of.
This spring, our partner in Moldova, Centrul Media pentru Tineri (Youth Media Center), hit the road with the MIL Comics Roadshow, a media and information literacy campaign with a user-friendly format: comics!
Check out the comics for free: tineri.md
#MILMonday
Check out the comics for free: tineri.md
#MILMonday
June 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This spring, our partner in Moldova, Centrul Media pentru Tineri (Youth Media Center), hit the road with the MIL Comics Roadshow, a media and information literacy campaign with a user-friendly format: comics!
Check out the comics for free: tineri.md
#MILMonday
Check out the comics for free: tineri.md
#MILMonday
More and more older adults are turning to digital media and information sources. But do they have the competencies needed to engage safely with digital media? #MILMonday
To answer this and other questions, we reviewed available MIL studies on adults over 60.
Here is what we found:
To answer this and other questions, we reviewed available MIL studies on adults over 60.
Here is what we found:
July 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
More and more older adults are turning to digital media and information sources. But do they have the competencies needed to engage safely with digital media? #MILMonday
To answer this and other questions, we reviewed available MIL studies on adults over 60.
Here is what we found:
To answer this and other questions, we reviewed available MIL studies on adults over 60.
Here is what we found:
In 2023, the majority of documented internet shutdowns occurred in South and Southeast Asia.
A recent study discusses the serious repercussions shutdowns have on media freedom and access to information across the region. #MILMonday
Download the report: akademie.dw.com/en/out-of-th...
A recent study discusses the serious repercussions shutdowns have on media freedom and access to information across the region. #MILMonday
Download the report: akademie.dw.com/en/out-of-th...
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In 2023, the majority of documented internet shutdowns occurred in South and Southeast Asia.
A recent study discusses the serious repercussions shutdowns have on media freedom and access to information across the region. #MILMonday
Download the report: akademie.dw.com/en/out-of-th...
A recent study discusses the serious repercussions shutdowns have on media freedom and access to information across the region. #MILMonday
Download the report: akademie.dw.com/en/out-of-th...
We are taking a moment during our #YearInReview to see what lies ahead. AI was the main topic for journalists, with some singing its praises and others with doomsday predictions. What does it mean for the future of media and information literacy?
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are taking a moment during our #YearInReview to see what lies ahead. AI was the main topic for journalists, with some singing its praises and others with doomsday predictions. What does it mean for the future of media and information literacy?
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
Read more: http://dw.com/p/52TPO
#MILMonday
Can you get reliable news on TikTok? #MILMonday
We recently trained journalists in Malawi on how to produce reliable news content for TikTok. This training is part of our mission to combat disinformation and support professionalism in local journalism.
We recently trained journalists in Malawi on how to produce reliable news content for TikTok. This training is part of our mission to combat disinformation and support professionalism in local journalism.
October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Can you get reliable news on TikTok? #MILMonday
We recently trained journalists in Malawi on how to produce reliable news content for TikTok. This training is part of our mission to combat disinformation and support professionalism in local journalism.
We recently trained journalists in Malawi on how to produce reliable news content for TikTok. This training is part of our mission to combat disinformation and support professionalism in local journalism.
How do you bring media literacy training to remote communities across Mongolia?
The Milee app, developed by Faro Foundation with support from DW Akademie, helps users build critical thinking and digital literacy skills from their smartphones. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/how-mongo...
The Milee app, developed by Faro Foundation with support from DW Akademie, helps users build critical thinking and digital literacy skills from their smartphones. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/how-mongo...
August 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
How do you bring media literacy training to remote communities across Mongolia?
The Milee app, developed by Faro Foundation with support from DW Akademie, helps users build critical thinking and digital literacy skills from their smartphones. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/how-mongo...
The Milee app, developed by Faro Foundation with support from DW Akademie, helps users build critical thinking and digital literacy skills from their smartphones. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/how-mongo...
As Human Rights Day approaches, we are highlighting our work that supports #OurEverydayRights.
Up first: Article 26 and Media and information literacy (MIL)
Click below for ten findings from Cambodia on practical MIL approaches that work. #MILMonday
Learn more: akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-...
Up first: Article 26 and Media and information literacy (MIL)
Click below for ten findings from Cambodia on practical MIL approaches that work. #MILMonday
Learn more: akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-...
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
As Human Rights Day approaches, we are highlighting our work that supports #OurEverydayRights.
Up first: Article 26 and Media and information literacy (MIL)
Click below for ten findings from Cambodia on practical MIL approaches that work. #MILMonday
Learn more: akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-...
Up first: Article 26 and Media and information literacy (MIL)
Click below for ten findings from Cambodia on practical MIL approaches that work. #MILMonday
Learn more: akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-...
Why is Media and Information Literacy (MIL) important to you? #MILMonday
That’s the question DW Akademie asked the participants of a MIL conference earlier this month. It included participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.
And how about you?
That’s the question DW Akademie asked the participants of a MIL conference earlier this month. It included participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.
And how about you?
September 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Why is Media and Information Literacy (MIL) important to you? #MILMonday
That’s the question DW Akademie asked the participants of a MIL conference earlier this month. It included participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.
And how about you?
That’s the question DW Akademie asked the participants of a MIL conference earlier this month. It included participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.
And how about you?
#MILMonday 🔍 What AI terms do you think everyone should know?
Our new resource "MIL Heroes and Villains in the Age of AI" supports #medialiteracy educators in explaining core terms, key concepts, exploring opportunities vs. risks and preparing learners for today’s AI-shaped media world.
Our new resource "MIL Heroes and Villains in the Age of AI" supports #medialiteracy educators in explaining core terms, key concepts, exploring opportunities vs. risks and preparing learners for today’s AI-shaped media world.
June 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM
#MILMonday 🔍 What AI terms do you think everyone should know?
Our new resource "MIL Heroes and Villains in the Age of AI" supports #medialiteracy educators in explaining core terms, key concepts, exploring opportunities vs. risks and preparing learners for today’s AI-shaped media world.
Our new resource "MIL Heroes and Villains in the Age of AI" supports #medialiteracy educators in explaining core terms, key concepts, exploring opportunities vs. risks and preparing learners for today’s AI-shaped media world.
Disinformation isn't a new phenomenon. But the scale of the problem has reached a new level in our digital era.
Here are some of the common ways academics and big tech define #disinformation. #MILMonday
Check out Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide
💡➡️ akademie.dw.com/en/tackling-...
Here are some of the common ways academics and big tech define #disinformation. #MILMonday
Check out Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide
💡➡️ akademie.dw.com/en/tackling-...
September 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Disinformation isn't a new phenomenon. But the scale of the problem has reached a new level in our digital era.
Here are some of the common ways academics and big tech define #disinformation. #MILMonday
Check out Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide
💡➡️ akademie.dw.com/en/tackling-...
Here are some of the common ways academics and big tech define #disinformation. #MILMonday
Check out Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide
💡➡️ akademie.dw.com/en/tackling-...
For news reporters the world over, covering a national election can be a career highlight. But they need a spectrum of skills to produce reliable news.
DW Akademie and its local partners organize election coverage trainings for journalists around the world. #MILMonday
Here are some key takeaways:
DW Akademie and its local partners organize election coverage trainings for journalists around the world. #MILMonday
Here are some key takeaways:
August 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
For news reporters the world over, covering a national election can be a career highlight. But they need a spectrum of skills to produce reliable news.
DW Akademie and its local partners organize election coverage trainings for journalists around the world. #MILMonday
Here are some key takeaways:
DW Akademie and its local partners organize election coverage trainings for journalists around the world. #MILMonday
Here are some key takeaways:
#MILMonday - Media and information literacy (MIL) is a key life skill in today's fast‑changing media landscape. It helps us engage with media critically and confidently so we can take part in democracy and civic life.
Our new #MILMondayBasics series starts next week. Stay tuned!
Our new #MILMondayBasics series starts next week. Stay tuned!
March 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#MILMonday - Media and information literacy (MIL) is a key life skill in today's fast‑changing media landscape. It helps us engage with media critically and confidently so we can take part in democracy and civic life.
Our new #MILMondayBasics series starts next week. Stay tuned!
Our new #MILMondayBasics series starts next week. Stay tuned!
Today is International #LiteracyDay!
We agree with UNESCO that literacy today extends beyond reading and writing—it encompasses the ability to engage with digital content and critically navigate complex information environments. #MILMonday
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/lite...
We agree with UNESCO that literacy today extends beyond reading and writing—it encompasses the ability to engage with digital content and critically navigate complex information environments. #MILMonday
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/lite...
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Today is International #LiteracyDay!
We agree with UNESCO that literacy today extends beyond reading and writing—it encompasses the ability to engage with digital content and critically navigate complex information environments. #MILMonday
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/lite...
We agree with UNESCO that literacy today extends beyond reading and writing—it encompasses the ability to engage with digital content and critically navigate complex information environments. #MILMonday
Learn more: unesco.org/en/days/lite...
The media reflects the values, ideologies, and intentions of its makers. That means that audience members need analytical skills to identify these underlying value systems, motivations and ideologies.
Here are five questions for audience members to ask when consuming media. #MILMonday
Here are five questions for audience members to ask when consuming media. #MILMonday
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The media reflects the values, ideologies, and intentions of its makers. That means that audience members need analytical skills to identify these underlying value systems, motivations and ideologies.
Here are five questions for audience members to ask when consuming media. #MILMonday
Here are five questions for audience members to ask when consuming media. #MILMonday
Conflicts, crises and information vacuums mean the use of AI-generated disinformation is exploding. Learn more about how fact-checkers are turning Arabic-language AI into weapons on their mission to counter disinformation in the MENA region.
#MILMonday #DWFreedom
#MILMonday #DWFreedom
AI in the Middle East: Fact-checkers fight fire with fire
Conflicts, crisis and information vacuums in the Middle East mean AI-generated disinformation is overflowing. But fact-checkers are turning Arabic-language AI into weapons on their mission to counter ...
akademie.dw.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Conflicts, crises and information vacuums mean the use of AI-generated disinformation is exploding. Learn more about how fact-checkers are turning Arabic-language AI into weapons on their mission to counter disinformation in the MENA region.
#MILMonday #DWFreedom
#MILMonday #DWFreedom
Do you have any new year's resolutions? ✨🌈
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Do you have any new year's resolutions? ✨🌈
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
One of ours is definitely to expand our work in Media and Information Literacy across the globe. #MILMonday #YearInReview
https://akademie.dw.com/en/new-ways-of-participation-how-cambodias-mil-network-reaches-marginalized-communities/a-75035732
🎲✨ What happens when 30+ MIL trainers from across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Ukraine come together in Windhoek?
Play, laughter and powerful new ideas for navigating the AI-driven info landscape! 🌍🤝
Join the fun! akademie.dw.com/en/playing-t...
#MILMonday
Play, laughter and powerful new ideas for navigating the AI-driven info landscape! 🌍🤝
Join the fun! akademie.dw.com/en/playing-t...
#MILMonday
March 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
🎲✨ What happens when 30+ MIL trainers from across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Ukraine come together in Windhoek?
Play, laughter and powerful new ideas for navigating the AI-driven info landscape! 🌍🤝
Join the fun! akademie.dw.com/en/playing-t...
#MILMonday
Play, laughter and powerful new ideas for navigating the AI-driven info landscape! 🌍🤝
Join the fun! akademie.dw.com/en/playing-t...
#MILMonday
Have you ever heard of "AI slop?"
How about "slopaganda?"
Do you think you could identify real from slop?
The ever-increasing amount of AI-generated content in online spaces presents new challenges to media literacy. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/ai-slop-a...
How about "slopaganda?"
Do you think you could identify real from slop?
The ever-increasing amount of AI-generated content in online spaces presents new challenges to media literacy. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/ai-slop-a...
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Have you ever heard of "AI slop?"
How about "slopaganda?"
Do you think you could identify real from slop?
The ever-increasing amount of AI-generated content in online spaces presents new challenges to media literacy. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/ai-slop-a...
How about "slopaganda?"
Do you think you could identify real from slop?
The ever-increasing amount of AI-generated content in online spaces presents new challenges to media literacy. #MILMonday
Read more: akademie.dw.com/en/ai-slop-a...
Some researchers believe that AI-generated content will soon surpass content created by humans. This presents significant challenges for the field of media literacy, which must quickly adapt to these changes. #MILMonday
Check out our publication for more: https://bit.ly/45kRLXg
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Some researchers believe that AI-generated content will soon surpass content created by humans. This presents significant challenges for the field of media literacy, which must quickly adapt to these changes. #MILMonday
Check out our publication for more: https://bit.ly/45kRLXg
#MILMonday | How do we talk respectfully when opinions differ?
At a bootcamp in Bangladesh, 30 students learned fact-checking, digital safety and constructive dialogue skills to navigate misinformation, understand different perspectives and engage without conflict. #MediaLiteracy
At a bootcamp in Bangladesh, 30 students learned fact-checking, digital safety and constructive dialogue skills to navigate misinformation, understand different perspectives and engage without conflict. #MediaLiteracy
July 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
#MILMonday | How do we talk respectfully when opinions differ?
At a bootcamp in Bangladesh, 30 students learned fact-checking, digital safety and constructive dialogue skills to navigate misinformation, understand different perspectives and engage without conflict. #MediaLiteracy
At a bootcamp in Bangladesh, 30 students learned fact-checking, digital safety and constructive dialogue skills to navigate misinformation, understand different perspectives and engage without conflict. #MediaLiteracy
🤖 #MILMonday — How do you feel about AI?
MIL stakeholders across Southeast & Central Asia shared their views at a recent DW Akademie Asia networking conference. 🌏
The verdict: AI isn’t just tech — it’s about inclusion, voices and the future.
What’s your take? 💭
MIL stakeholders across Southeast & Central Asia shared their views at a recent DW Akademie Asia networking conference. 🌏
The verdict: AI isn’t just tech — it’s about inclusion, voices and the future.
What’s your take? 💭
June 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM
🤖 #MILMonday — How do you feel about AI?
MIL stakeholders across Southeast & Central Asia shared their views at a recent DW Akademie Asia networking conference. 🌏
The verdict: AI isn’t just tech — it’s about inclusion, voices and the future.
What’s your take? 💭
MIL stakeholders across Southeast & Central Asia shared their views at a recent DW Akademie Asia networking conference. 🌏
The verdict: AI isn’t just tech — it’s about inclusion, voices and the future.
What’s your take? 💭
#MILMonday: How algorithmically literate are you?
In Guatemala, a grassroots campaign is helping teachers + communicators unpack algorithm bias, challenge stereotypes, and rethink what we see online.
Algorithms don’t just reflect society—they can reinforce its blind spots.
👉 www.dw.com/p/5FI6c
In Guatemala, a grassroots campaign is helping teachers + communicators unpack algorithm bias, challenge stereotypes, and rethink what we see online.
Algorithms don’t just reflect society—they can reinforce its blind spots.
👉 www.dw.com/p/5FI6c
Algorithmic literacy for teachers and communicators
A campaign launched by Asociación COMUNICARES together with DW Akademie is training community leaders in Guatemala to promote algorithmic literacy among vulnerable groups and communities.
akademie.dw.com
June 22, 2026 at 9:02 AM
#MILMonday: How algorithmically literate are you?
In Guatemala, a grassroots campaign is helping teachers + communicators unpack algorithm bias, challenge stereotypes, and rethink what we see online.
Algorithms don’t just reflect society—they can reinforce its blind spots.
👉 www.dw.com/p/5FI6c
In Guatemala, a grassroots campaign is helping teachers + communicators unpack algorithm bias, challenge stereotypes, and rethink what we see online.
Algorithms don’t just reflect society—they can reinforce its blind spots.
👉 www.dw.com/p/5FI6c
We are curious:
Are you aware of media and information literacy (MIL)? Have you learned it formally? Do you use it regularly?
Please let us know about your experience with MIL by either replying to the post or sending us a PM. #MILMonday #JustAsking
Are you aware of media and information literacy (MIL)? Have you learned it formally? Do you use it regularly?
Please let us know about your experience with MIL by either replying to the post or sending us a PM. #MILMonday #JustAsking
March 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
We are curious:
Are you aware of media and information literacy (MIL)? Have you learned it formally? Do you use it regularly?
Please let us know about your experience with MIL by either replying to the post or sending us a PM. #MILMonday #JustAsking
Are you aware of media and information literacy (MIL)? Have you learned it formally? Do you use it regularly?
Please let us know about your experience with MIL by either replying to the post or sending us a PM. #MILMonday #JustAsking