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Teaching Media Literacy

Media literacy can be taught at all levels, on its own or embedded in other subjects such as English, Social Studies, Health or Language Arts. The Media Education Lab offers teacher education programs and workshops, as well as an online library of media literacy curriculum materials.

Boston ICA Hosts 3rd Annual Film Fest: Keynote Addres by Huey
If you're in Boston on Saturday, January 28th, check out this remarkable event featuring the distinguished youth media artist, Huey.
Winter Faculty Institute at the University of Delaware
Renee Hobbs kicks off the Winter Faculty Institute at the University of Delaware on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 with a presentation titled, "Transforming Higher Education Through Digital and Media Literacy." The…
Online Video Creation by Undergraduates: Consequences for Media Literacy
Anu Vendantham of the University of Pennsylvania's Weigel Information Commons and Renee Hobbs presented on online video creation by undergraduates at the Coalition for Networked Information's meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
Teaching about Nazi Propaganda: Lessons from Yesterday for Today and Tomorrow
Renee Hobbs joins the education staff of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for a conversation about the special exhibition entitled, "State of Deception," about the power of Nazi propaganda.

Digital and Media Literacy: Connecting Culture and Classroom
JUST RELEASED! Learn the secrets of media literacy pedagogy in Grades 7 - 12 and maximize the power of mass media, popular culture and digital media for teaching and learning.
My Pop Studio
Create a pop star and reflect on values in music Edit a TV show and see how juxtaposition reshapes meaning Try multitasking and see how it affects your memory and attention ----And more…
Powerful Voices for Kids Program
Coming Soon - An online resource for digital and media literacy with children ages 5 - 13 Until then, meet our partner schools!
Tuning in to Media: Literacy for the Information Age
In this award-winning documentary, Renee Hobbs offers a compelling analysis of how news and entertainment covered the Rodney King beating and 1992 Los Angeles riots and introduces the key concepts…

Some of the publications of members of the Media Education Lab team:

Hobbs, R. . (2011, September). The State of Media Literacy: A Response to Potter. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, (55) 419 - 430.
Hobbs, R.. (2011, September). It's All in the Family: Keynote Address to the International Association for Visual Literacy. Philadelphia: Temple University
Hobbs, R., Yoon, J. & Al-Humaidan, R. Ebrahimi, A., Cabral, N., . (2011, August). Online Digital Media in Elementary School. Journal of Middle East Media, (7) 1 - 23.
Hobbs, R., Cipollone, M., Bailin, E., Moore, D.C. & Schlesinger, M.. (2011, June). Young Audiences and New Authors in a Multimedia Landscape. Philadelphia: Temple University
Moore, D.C.. (2011, June). Asking Questions First: Navigating Popular Culture and Transgression in an Inquiry Based Media Literacy Classroom. Action in Teacher Education, (33) 219 - 230.
Hobbs, R.. (2011, June). Connecting Kids with News in their Community. Nieman Reports, (65) 48-52.
Hobbs, R.. (2011, February). Visual literacy, media literacy and the rise of digital culture. Les Dossiers de 'Audiovisuel (France),
Cappello, G., Felini, D. & Hobbs, R. . (2011, December). Reflections on Global Development in Media Literacy Education: Bridging Theory and Practice. Journal of Media Literacy Education, (3) 66 - 73.
Hobbs, R.. (2011, November). Digital and Media Literacy: The Pleasures and Perils of Online Pranking. ASCA School Counselor, 31 - 35.
Bailin, E.. (2011, January). Learning about Flash Mobs Helps Children Develop News Literacy Skills. Spot.Us,