Media Literacy Expert Group

The European Commission set up the ML Expert Group as requested by the European Parliament.

The aim of this group is to analyse and define media literacy objectives and trends, to highlight and promote good practices at European level and propose actions in the field. As such, working on the development of reliable means of assessing Media Literacy levels is fundamental.

Issues around media literacy are highlighted, such as the importance of promoting the protection of children, young people and human dignity in the media and support the creation of a media environment appropriate for citizens’ social, educational and cultural needs.

The group is composed of a number European media literacy experts including a mix of different competences and backgrounds and meets three times a year. The group will reflect both the leading role industry itself plays in media literacy as well as academic research and findings. EAVI was invited to participate since the first meeting which was held on 30 March 2006 and continues to do so.

Link to the Media Literacy Expert Group website click here