The Department of Media Studies, University of Jaffna, hosted a one-day special workshop for teachers of Communication and Media Studies and teachers in charge of school media clubs in the Jaffna District on 12th of June 2026 at the Media Lab of Media Studies, University of Jaffna.
The programme was jointly organized by the Jaffna District Secretariat and the Department of Government Information under the Provincial Level Programme 2026, which aims to enhance media literacy among school communities by empowering teachers with contemporary media knowledge and skills.
The workshop was inaugurated by Mr.K.Sivakaran, Additional District Secretary of Jaffna, who emphasized the growing influence of media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in modern society. A special video message from Mr. H.S.K.J. Bandara, Director General of the Department of Government Information, was also presented during the opening session.
The academic sessions featured presentations by experts from the Department of Media Studies. Professor S. Raguram delivered a lecture on modern media trends, media culture and ethics, the contemporary relevance of media studies, and technological literacy. Mrs.Poongulay Srisangeerthanan, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department, conducted a session on media regulation, the importance of regulatory frameworks, and social media literacy.
Mr.S.A.M.Bawas, Information Officer of the Department of Government Information, discussed strategic planning for school media clubs and their role in fostering students’ personality development and leadership skills.
The workshop also included a practical session on audio-visual production and studio operations conducted by Mr.T.Sivanesan, Audio-Visual Technical Officer of the Department of Media Studies.
The event was attended by Communication and Media Studies teachers representing schools across the Jaffna District, Staff of the Department of Media Studies, members of the Media Club and officers of the District Media Unit. The workshop provided a valuable platform for professional development, knowledge sharing, and strengthening media literacy education in schools.
