Schedule
Generation Alpha discovers media through creative ideas
Unravel and empower your critical and creative thinking at ACS Athens’ Media Festival 2025 where Gen A takes the lead in media production. Students use their unique blend of creativity and cutting edge technology and explore the new trends in media production! Through their fresh and innovative ideas, they are transforming how stories are told and shared, how learning can be empowered through presentation skills, using the power of storytelling in a virtual and physical space using technology like live digital recording, mixing and editing, robotic cameras, and schoolwide streaming!
Adolescents master digital citizenship through critical thinking and ethical decision-making
Mastering the art of navigating the digital world with confidence and responsibility. By applying critical thinking and ethical decision-making, they’re not only staying safe online but also becoming empowered digital citizens. Through a deeper understanding of digital citizenship, they’re learning how to make informed choices in an ever-evolving online landscape leading the way toward a responsible and connected online future!
AI and the Future of Work: Preparing for Tomorrow's Careers through Media Literacy
Unlock the power of critical thinking and ethical engagement at ACS Athens Media Literacy Festival 2025—a transformative event designed to equip students with the skills needed to navigate today’s media landscape as they explore their career options and decide where their passion lies. At this festival, we will explore the dynamic world of today’s careers, as they are presented through the lens of modern AI-empowered media at various forms. Students get encouraged to critically analyze and ethically engage with today’s complex media environment through responsible media consumption and creation as they make life-defining career decisions.
Redefining Journalism: AI, Ethics, and the Future of News
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize journalism, new possibilities and challenges emerge in the world of news reporting. At ACS Athens’ Media Literacy Festival 2025, this open discussion will bring together media professionals, educators, and thought leaders to explore the role of AI in shaping the future of news. From algorithm-driven content to misinformation risks, we will critically examine the ethical responsibilities of AI-powered journalism and the impact on media integrity. Engage in a thought-provoking conversation on how we can harness AI’s potential while preserving journalistic ethics and public trust in an ever-evolving digital age.
AI and Creativity Ethics: Navigating the Moral Landscape of Creativity - Balancing Innovative Creation and Integrity in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the creative landscape, generating art, music, literature, and media at an unprecedented scale. But with this technological leap comes a host of ethical challenges—who owns AI-generated content? How do we ensure fairness and originality? And what responsibilities do creators and consumers hold in this new era? At ACS Athens’ Media Literacy Festival 2025, this open discussion will explore these pressing questions, examining the intersection of AI, creativity, and ethics. Together, we will unpack the complexities of innovation while striving for a future where technology enhances, rather than compromises, artistic integrity and human expression.