Shaping the future with Media Literacy
At i-Connect, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change in media literacy education. We partner with educators, librarians, and organizations across the United States to expand media literacy across the country.
Who We Are
A combination of creative thinking and expertise
At iConnect, our mission is simple: to provide educators with the tools and knowledge they need to teach media literacy effectively. Led by Dr. Flavia Ferreira Santos and a team of experts, we’re committed to shaping a future where media literacy is a fundamental aspect of education for all.
Media Literacy News
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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising
Last year, the FTC held a workshop, Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media, aimed at exploring the techniques being used to advertise to children digitally and online, and what measures should be implemented to protect them from manipulation and other harms. This workshop highlighted research showing that many young consumers do not have…
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Understanding Deepfakes: Risks and How to Stay Safe
In today’s digital world, you might have heard about something called “deepfakes.” But what exactly are they, and why should you be cautious? Deepfakes are videos or images that have been altered using artificial intelligence (AI) to make it look like someone is saying or doing something they didn’t actually do. These can be very…
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