Association for Media Literacy
The AML is a not-for-profit, charitable association of teachers, librarians, consultants, parents, cultural workers, and media professionals concerned with helping people develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of media, their techniques, and their impact.
Teaching Media Literacy
Are you a teacher seeking inspiration for your classroom? AML offers a rich range of stimulating lessons and ideas, frameworks, suggested readings, and other online resources.
Professional Development
If you are looking for additional training in media literacy education, we can help provide speakers, workshops, writing, consulting, and other resources. AML’s Media Additional Qualifications, blended Parts 1, 2, and 3, courses will run online (synchronous & non-synchronous) in Spring 2025 (Mar 20-May 22). They are accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Successful Ontario candidates who are OCT members will receive certification, but the courses are open to anyone.
Our Speakers
Our experienced team is expert in media literacy and available for speaking engagements, workshop facilitation, media interviews, writing projects, and consultations. Select a speaker to learn more about their background, speaking topics, and more.
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Nina Silver
Director
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Diana Maliszewski
Vice President
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Chelsea Attwell
Vice President
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Michelle Solomon
Director
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Carol Arcus
Director
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Neil Andersen
President
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AML onboard as Ottawa Public Library celebrates Media Literacy Week Oct 26-30!
The Ottawa Public Library celebrates Media Literacy Week, and AML is on board! Scroll down the Program page and click on the buttons to register for AML’s 2 live online presentations: Navigating Online Content for Adults 50+ Oct 27th (Diana Maliszewski)…
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I AM the “I” in “AI” by Chelsea Attwell and Lori De Angelis
From Chelsea Attwell and AQ grad Lori De Angelis, this lesson introduces kindergarten students to AI through play and creativity. Children invent imaginary animals, then use descriptive language to generate AI images, comparing and refining the results. The approach integrates early literacy,…
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Hero, Villain, or Both? Exploring Audience Through ‘Minecraft’ by Tamla Young
This creative Grades 1–3 lesson from AQ grad Tamla Young uses Minecraft characters, drama and discussion to explore how audiences interpret media differently. Students consider multiple perspectives while developing critical thinking, empathy and an understanding that audiences negotiate meaning. Tamla is…
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AML features at OLS Virtual Conference November 18, 2026
Ontario Library Service Virtual Conference Librarians can boost their digital toolkits at the Ontario Library Service (OLS) virtual conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The Association for Media Literacy (AML) will present “Provide…
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Hamlet Through a Feminist Lens by Connor D’Angelo
This engaging Grade 11 lesson from AQ grad Connor D’Angelo brings Shakespeare’s Hamlet to life by comparing the written play with its 1996 film adaptation. Through a feminist lens, students explore gender, power and relationships, while examining how camera angles,…
