Επιμόρφωση Εκπαιδευτικών σε θέματα εγγραμματισμού στα Μέσα [Media Literacy]
Description
Total Duration
48 hours (12 hours synchronous and 36 hours asynchronous)
Implementation Method
Remote
Subject Area
Media literacy
Information
The training program aims to:
1. Clarify the concept of media literacy as a contemporary form of literacy.
2. Analyze the PISA assessment framework (skills, cognitive processes, content) and the possibilities for integrating media literacy into it.
3. Identify the specific skills that can be measured (e.g., understanding sources, evaluating the reliability of sources, analysis of multimodal content, identification of misinformation, critical analysis of sources, ethical and responsible use of media, understanding the role of media in democracy).
4. Strengthen teachers’ ability to translate media literacy skills into measurable learning outcomes.
5. Create a coherent framework for teaching and assessment in the school setting.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
• Define media literacy in terms of cognitive processes and skills.
• Map media literacy skills to categories within the PISA framework (e.g., Information Locating, Comprehension, Evaluation, Critical Reflection).
• Map skills to cognitive categories such as:
– Locating and retrieving information
– Integrating and interpreting information
– Evaluating and reflecting
-Critical reasoning and source verification
• Formulate closed-ended and open-ended questions in accordance with PISA’s technical specifications.
• Design activities that enhance students’ critical thinking and metacognitive awareness.
• Translate media literacy indicators into teaching and assessment scenarios.
• Support students’ metacognitive development through reflective practices.
The Training Program is organized into modules, with a total training duration of 48 hours. The modules that make up the program are as follows:
1. PISA [Programme for International Student Assessment]
2. Media Literacy: Concepts and Theoretical Framework
3. Media Literacy: The Assessment Framework
4. Media Literacy: Research Materials, Data, and Results from the PISA Study
5. Educational and Instructional Applications of the PISA Study
6. Utilization of PISA Research Findings
7. Public Understanding and Communication of PISA Research
8. Final Project—Submission of a Lesson Plan and Development of PISA-Style Questions
The professional development program is intended for secondary education teachers in the following subject areas: PE02, PE05, PE06, PE07, PE10, PE13, PE78, PE86
Participants who complete the entire Training Program (both synchronous and asynchronous formats) are required to complete all self-assessment exercises, as well as the final project. Participants who complete the Training Program in full will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion from the Center for Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the University of Ioannina, which will specify the duration of the program and the number of ECTS credits.
Please note that in order to progress from one module to the next, full-time participants must achieve a 75% passing score on the Self-Assessment Exercise. To successfully complete the Training Program, the final project must receive a positive evaluation.
Nikolaos Panagiotou
Nikolaos Panagiotou is a professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Media at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in international journalism and news literacy. He has many years of teaching and research experience in higher education, having previously served as a Lecturer at Democritus University of Thrace and as a Research Associate at the Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia. His research and teaching focus on international journalism, crisis management, political communication, international relations, and peace journalism. He has an extensive body of published work in edited volumes, academic journals, and conference proceedings, as well as significant participation in research projects and international academic collaborations.
Ioanna Eskiadi
Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi is a Ph.D. candidate in Journalism and Mass Communication at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a researcher at the Peace Journalism Lab. Her research focuses on immersive journalism and emerging technologies (XR, AI, blockchain, metaverse), examining their impact on the media, audience engagement, and ethical practices. She has contributed to EU- and NATO-funded projects on disinformation, media literacy, and crisis communication, with her research having been published and presented internationally. Her work has been recognized through prestigious fellowships and grants, including the NATO 2030 Global Fellowship, the Portulans Institute Fellowship, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Fellowship, and, most recently, two doctoral research fellowships from the A. G. Leventis Foundation and the Foundation for Education and European Culture (IPEP). She is active in teaching, academic outreach, and digital media education, and has given lectures and workshops throughout Europe and beyond. She is fluent in six languages and is dedicated to promoting innovation in journalism and fostering inclusive, ethical communication practices.
Sofia Theodosiadou
Sofia Theodosiadou is an assistant professor in the Department of Preschool Education and Pedagogy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Department of Communication and Mass Media at the University of Athens (1997). She completed her graduate studies in the trinational European Journalism program at Cardiff University (Cardiff, Wales, UK) (1999) and was awarded a Ph.D. from the Department of Political Science and History at Panteion University (2009). She completed her postdoctoral research at the Department of Journalism and Mass Media at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2018). She teaches or has taught at the undergraduate level, in addition to the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, at the Department of Journalism and Mass Media at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Department of Communication and Digital Media, the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Western Macedonia, and the Hellenic Open University (HOU). At the graduate level, she has taught in the Creative Writing program at the Hellenic Open University. She has supervised a large number of undergraduate theses and master’s theses as the primary advisor. Her writing and research interests focus on issues related to traditional and new media, the language of the media, and the sociology of culture and new technologies. She has published one book as sole author, as well as seven book chapters included in edited volumes. She has published 36 articles in academic journals and conference proceedings, most of them in international academic journals. Approximately 164 citations of her work have been recorded (Google Scholar).
Maria Botsiou
Dr. Maria Botsiou is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Sociology at the University of Crete and a lecturer in higher education, with many years of experience in undergraduate and graduate programs. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Macedonia, specializing in the use of ICT and the digital divide, and has also completed graduate and undergraduate studies in continuing education and agricultural science. Her research and teaching focus on digital literacy, digital inequalities, adult education, communication, and the public sphere. She has taught at universities and vocational training institutions, and has carried out significant research and professional development activities.
