Unplugging Homo Algoritmicus: Critical Media Literacy for GenAI Times
Armanda Stroia
Summary
In today’s media-saturated world, learners often struggle to navigate the flood of (dis)information, biased narratives, and AI-generated content. Drawing on critical media pedagogy and Harari’s concept of Homo Algoritmicus, this session calls for integrating media education early. What if we employed research-informed strategies to empower learners to question problematic media messages rather than passively consume biased digital fast food? Imagine your learners creating counter ads to challenge stereotypes, fake-news multimodal detective stories or greenwashing-busting memes! The talk invites participants to reflect on the costs of uncritical media education and the transformative potential of embedding critical media literacy in ELT.
Biodata
Dr. Armanda Stroia actively contributes to the field through action research, teacher training and materials development. Her current research interests span critical media literacy, collaborative multimodal composing, eco-media pedagogy, and reading habits. She has delivered talks and workshops at various international conferences and authored publications on these topics.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Plenary
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, including Catering for Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 16:10 - 17:10
Place: E5