Digital Boundaries: Modern Skills and Trends in Media and Information Literacy
Midocean University is launching its participation in Global Media and Information Literacy Week, which will be held this year from October 24 to 31, 2024. The university will present the theme: “Digital Boundaries: Modern Skills and Trends in Media and Information Literacy.”
This week aims to offer events and activities that cover the university’s various disciplines, including:
- College of Management
- College of Media and Marketing
- College of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- College of Informatics
- College of Humanities
- Doctoral Program
- French-language Activities
A detailed schedule will be organized, featuring all the activities broadcast daily throughout the week, with the participation of professors, students, university alumni, guest experts, media professionals, and trainers.
The activities will include:
- Panel discussions
- Seminars
- Visual content (Videos)
- Audio content (podcasts)
- Articles and written materials
- Competition
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Seminars and Activities |
Guests |
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Date |
Faculty |
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Risk Assessment in Digital Media: How to Protect Ourselves in a Connected World |
Researcher/ Ahmed Farouk Researcher/ Fred Clinton Moderator: Dr. Heba El-Haddad Faculty Member, College of Management – Midocean |
06:00 PM |
Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
PhD Program |
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The Role of Digital Media in Reducing Cybercrime |
Dr. Asmaa Ruwaiee Faculty Member, College of Humanities – Midocean |
08:00 PM |
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The Role of Digital Transformation and Its Tools in Supporting Entrepreneurs and Startups |
Dr. Bothaina Mahmoud Faculty Member, College of Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Midocean |
04:00 PM |
Friday, October 25, 2024 |
College of Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
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Digital Media Literacy Moderator: Dr. Shereen Kedwany Dean of the College of Media and Marketing |
Ms. Bayan Tal Media and Communication Consultant Ms. Fatima Bani Ahmad Information Auditor and Media Literacy Trainer |
04:00 PM |
Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
College of Media and Marketing |
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Best Infographic Competition |
Saturday, October 12, 2024 to Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
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Welcoming Speech by the Dean of Midocean University – Comoros |
07:00 PM |
Sunday, October 27 2024 |
Comoros (Activities Presented in French) |
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UNESCO Representative’s Speech |
Ms. Jay Ralitera Project Manager for Media and Information Education, UNESCO Regional Office, East Africa |
07:15 PM |
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Media and Information Literacy and Combating Fake News on Social Media |
Ms. Amina Al-Sultani Journalist & Researcher in Media and Communication Sciences Dr. Huda Haj Qassem PhD in Communication and Media |
07:25 PM |
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Media and Information Literacy in the Face of Digital Violence |
Dr. Mona Al-Mutayyab Professor of Media & Media Consultant |
08:00 PM |
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Deepfake: Manipulation of Images and Videos via AI (Discussion with Students) |
Dr. Hala Abdelnabi Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing, College of Media and Marketing – Midocean |
08:35 PM |
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Presenting Top Three Videos in the Competition |
09:10 PM |
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Closing Speech and Awarding the Winner |
09:25 PM |
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Student Competition: One-minute Educational Video on “Digital Violence on Social Media” |
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Monday, October 14, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 2024 |
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Challenges, Risks, and Solutions for Securing the Internet of Things |
Eng. AbdulRahman Refaat Faculty Member, College of Informatics – Midocean |
07:00 PM |
Monday, October 28, 2024 |
College of Informatics |
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AI Applications in Agriculture |
Dr. Yasser Abd-Alhameed Faculty Member, College of Informatics – Midocean |
09:30 PM |
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Human Resource Management in Light of Digital Transformation and AI |
Dr. Mona Mostafa Al-Ashry Faculty Member, College of Management – Midocean |
06:00 PM |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
College of Management |
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The Role of Media and Informatics Literacy in Enhancing Communication Skills in the Workplace |
Dr. Sahar Ahmad Faculty Member, College of Management – Midocean |
08:00 PM |
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Listening to the Audience Online: Opportunities and Challenges |
Mr. Omar Mostafa Journalist and Expert in Digital Media |
08:00 PM |
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
Graduates and Student Activities Unit |
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Midocean Podcast: “Digital Media in Non-profit Organizations” |
Mr. Bassam Al-Hazzaa Financial Resource Development Expert in Non-Profit Organizations |
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Digital Empowerment for Researchers in the Age of AI |
Dr. Hala Elalfy Faculty Member (Public Relations), College of Humanities – Midocean |
07:00 PM |
Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
College of Humanities |
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Enhancing Legal Literacy for Media Professionals and Influencers New Skills and Trends in Media and Information Literacy |
Dr. Ashraf El-Raai Faculty Member (Digital Law), College of Humanities – Midocean
Dr. Alaa Aldamrat Dean of the College of Humanities – Midocean |
08:30 PM |
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