I enjoyed every single moment of my second presentation during a vibrant #iatefl week of rich learning, sharing!

A heartfelt thank you to the fabulous @emilybrysonelt.bsky.social for creating a visually appealing sketchnote of my talk.

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💡I believe that understanding Harari’s concept of '"Homo Algoritmicus" isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a wake-up call for all educators. Critical Media Literacy shouldn’t be an optional extra in ELT or in any other field —it should be part of the core toolkit.

❓ Will we allow our learners to become what historian Yuval Harari calls "Homo algoritmicus"—a a generation driven not by reason and critical thought, but by algorithmic predictions and recommendations? Consuming without questioning, always connected but rarely truly informed?

I had the pleasure of delivering a talk at the Learning Technology SIG PCE #IATEFL 2025 focused on the relationship between critical media literacy and technology.

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Now, I’m excited to involve my students in projects like creating counter-ads to deconstruct misinformation, stereotypes, and fake news, fostering both critical and creative skills. What other projects have you used in ELT to promote media literacy among young learners?

Young learners often struggle to navigate today’s media-rich environment critically. How can we, as ELT teachers, equip them with the skills to challenge problematic messages and stereotypical representations? This was the focus of my workshop at TESOL France in Paris last month.

Thank you, Sophia! It's wonderful to be here and see such intense and meaningful activity:)!

Thank you for sharing, dear Sophia! I love your initiative! My bluesky handle is @armandastroia.bsky.social!