Pre-Conference Events

Program for 29 October 2024 - Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Amman, Jordan
Amman, Jordan.
Last update:17 October 2024

On 29 October 2024, the Jordan Media Institute will host the pre-conference events for the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Feature Conference. The day will include sessions and workshops organized by our national partners.

10:00 – 10:15 ï½œOpening session

10:15 – 11:30 |Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

Jordan Media Institute

11:30 – 12:00 ï½œCoffee break

12:00 – 13:00

  • Session 1: AI Tools & Mobile Apps for Creative Media Content

    Yarmouk University

  • Session 2: Combatting Health Misinformation

    Royal Health Awareness Society 

  • Session 3: Podcasts for Enhancing MIL Competencies 

    Musajjel

13:00 – 14:00|Lunch break

14:00 – 15:00

  • Session 1: Fact-Checking in the Digital Age 

    Zarqa University

  • Session 2: Supporting Quality Digital Journalism: Zaha e-magazine Case Study 

    Zaha Cultural Center

  • Session 3: Cyber Extortion in the Digital Age 

    University of Jordan

15:00 – 15:15 ï½œCoffee break

15:15 – 16:45

  • Session 1: Checking Misinformation Using AI Tools 

    Petra University

  • Session 2: Navigating Media and Information Literacy Competencies for Journalists

    Jordan Media Institute

  • Session 3: How Can Media and Information Literacy Contribute to Climate Action? 

    Sawt Activity / Internews

For those interested in participating in the pre-events of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Feature Conference, please contact the Jordan Media Institute via email at (Projects@jmi.edu.jo) or by phone at +962799007837.

Address of the Jordan Media Institute: Airport Road, behind the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Muneer Omar Balqar Street, Amman, Jordan.