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Events
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October 18 2021
October 19 2021
Ad Fontes: To the Source
Professional Development
October 25 2021
November 01 2021
November 02 2021
November 08 2021
November 11 2021
Readers & Reading in a Digital Age
Conference
November 29 2021
December 06 2021
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October 11 2021
October 07 2021
Teaching the Controversies
Professional Development
September 24 2021
We Play it Safe!
Professional Development
September 09 2021
9/11 Through a Critical Literacy Lens
Professional Development
September 08 2021
Analyzing the Visuals of 9/11 Anniversary
Professional Development
September 06 2021
September 01 2021
August 30 2021
August 17 2021
August 05 2021
The Promise and Limits of Media Literacy
Conference
August 02 2021
July 28 2021
July 26 2021
July 14 2021
Those People
Community
July 11 2021
Summer Institute in Digital Literacy
Professional Development
July 05 2021
June 29 2021
June 22 2021
Opening a Global Conversation
Community
June 21 2021
HOBBS KEYNOTES AT AMICAL 2021
Conference
June 16 2021
June 15 2021
Webinar digitale geletterdheid, de lerarenopleiding en de leraar van de toekomst
Professional Development
June 07 2021
June 03 2021
June 02 2021
A “Librarian Reacts!” Case Study
Webinar
May 27 2021
Hobbs Keynotes at EEPG
Conference
May 24 2021
All about the Summer Institute
Webinar
May 19 2021
Creator Panel
Webinar
May 18 2021
Media Literacy Books for All Ages
Professional Development
May 11 2021
Poetry for Humans
Webinar
May 10 2021
May 04 2021
From Ephemeral to Eternal
Webinar
May 03 2021
April 27 2021
April 20 2021
Vaccine Propaganda
Professional Development
April 14 2021
Teaching Media Production Online
Webinar
April 05 2021
DigiURI Media Club | Permission to Feel
Community
March 30 2021
Tournaments of Value: Teaching the Oscars
Professional Development
March 29 2021
March 24 2021
Media Savvy: Identifying Propaganda
Community
March 23 2021
March 22 2021
Wikipedia in Popular Culture
" A 3-part discussion series in honor of Wikipedia's 20th birthday ”
Webinar
March 19 2021
March 18 2021
March 15 2021
March 15 2021
Wikipedia Under the Hood
Professional Development
March 04 2021
March 02 2021
Teaching Media Production Online
Webinar
March 01 2021
DigiURI Media Club | Ecomedia Literacy
Community
February 23 2021
Agents of Influence
Webinar
February 16 2021
Teaching the Capitol Siege
Webinar
February 16 2021
Parents as Partners
Community
February 13 2021
Teaching Propaganda in Media Production Class
Professional Development
February 10 2021
Reading the Pictures
Professional Development
February 01 2021
DigiURI Media Club | Mind Over Media
Community
January 19 2021
January 11 2021
The Big Game
Webinar
December 31 2020
New Year's Eve Party
Community
December 11 2020
Media Literacy in the Classroom: How to Empower Students
Professional Development
December 11 2020
December 07 2020
December 07 2020
December 05 2020
December 02 2020
December 01 2020
The Virus of Racism
Webinar
November 30 2020
A Pedagogical Tour of Disneyland
Webinar
November 28 2020
Thanksgiving Gratitude, 2020
Community
November 20 2020
Media and Propaganda
Webinar
November 10 2020
November 06 2020
2020 Northeast Media Literacy Conference
Conference
November 03 2020
Is Ripping for Fair Use Still Important? Considering DMCA 1201 in 2020 and Beyond
" Is Ripping for Fair Use Still Important? Considering DMCA 1201 in 2020 and Beyond ”
Conference
November 03 2020
November 02 2020
DigiURI Media Club - You Are Here
Community
October 28 2020
October 27 2020
Author Event for Mind Over Media
Webinar
October 23 2020
October 22 2020
NESA Exhales Online Leadership Event
Conference
October 19 2020
Visualizing the Trump Presidency
Webinar
October 19 2020
EdTech Week, Israel
Conference
October 05 2020
DigiURI Media Club | The Social Dilemma
Community
September 30 2020
September 26 2020
Teaching About the 2020 Elections Virtual Conference
" Mind Over Media: Propaganda Education for a Digital Age ”
Professional Development
September 15 2020
The Rifts Between Us
Webinar
September 14 2020
September 07 2020
August 18 2020
The Power of Two: Tier 2 Reflections
Community
August 10 2020
August 03 2020
July 13 2020
The Civic Potential of Memes
Webinar
July 06 2020
June 20 2020
June 10 2020
Adult Learners as Media Makers
Conference
June 05 2020
Learning with Heart
Webinar
June 03 2020
June 01 2020
May 27 2020
May 18 2020
SNL at Home
Community
May 13 2020
May 04 2020
April 27 2020
April 21 2020
The Road to Copyright Clarity
Webinar
April 20 2020
Contagion
Community
April 13 2020
April 13 2020
April 06 2020
March 28 2020
March 23 2020
March 09 2020
February 27 2020
Hobbs at IDEAcon 2020 in Schaumberg Illinois
Conference
February 26 2020
February 07 2020
California School Library Association
Conference
February 06 2020
Tech Camp Brazil
Professional Development
February 03 2020
January 26 2020
January 24 2020
NESA Winter Training Institute
Professional Development
January 13 2020
December 20 2019
Digital and Media Literacy: Dialogue with Dutch Educators
Professional Development
December 02 2019
November 19 2019
Fairly Useful: Copyright in Libraries
" Fairly Useful: Copyright in Libraries, Part Two ”
Professional Development
November 16 2019
Fake News at NCA
" Surviving “fake news”: Critical approaches to media literacy in the 21st century ”
Conference
November 08 2019
November 04 2019
October 28 2019
Public Lecture, University of Arkansas
Community
October 24 2019
Minnesota Council of Teachers of English
Professional Development
October 21 2019
Film, Media and Digital Literacy in Academic Libraries
" Join us for a free online webinar on Monday, October 21 at 9 AM EST ”
Webinar
October 19 2019
October 07 2019
September 18 2019
The Ethics and Politics of Human Machine Pedagogy
" The Ethics and Politics of Human Machine Pedagogy ”
Conference
August 05 2019
July 15 2019
July 14 2019
July 01 2019
June 27 2019
Media Education Lab at NAMLE
" We're delighted to be participating in the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) conference, June 26 - 28 in Washington DC ”
June 25 2019
May 30 2019
May 22 2019
May 13 2019
April 29 2019
DigiURI Media Club: "The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms" documentary with Marcus Du Sautoy
" Algorithms—the underlying force of most of our digital lives. How exactly do they influence our daily lives? Let's find out. ”
April 24 2019
April 23 2019
Transgression as Creative Freedom and Creative Control
" Renee Hobbs made a presenation in Mari Maasilta's class, Diversity in Media Education. Slides here: ”
April 12 2019
Create to Learn at ECA
" The Media Education Lab team is presenting at the Eastern Communication Association meeting in Providence! ”
April 11 2019
At the Library with Film and Media
" The Media Education Lab is thrilled to be presenting at the Eastern Communication Association conference in Providence! ”
April 01 2019
DigiURI Media Club: "Digital Literacy Then and Now with guest Bryan Alexander" Teaching and Learning in Higher Ed podcast ep. 144 hosted by Bonni Stachowiak (April 1, 2019)
" We're listening to and discussing a podcast about digital literacy in higher education ”
March 06 2019
March 04 2019
DigiURI Media Club: "What Hath We Wrought?" dana boyd's 2018 SXSWEDU Keynote
" The DigiURI MEDIA CLUB is discussing danah boyd's SXSWEDU keynote speech from 2018, "What Hath We Wrought?" ”
February 28 2019
Crowdsourcing Global Media Literacy Education: Helping People Keep Up with the Digital Revolution
" Hobbs explores how the future of digital and media literacy education can be advanced with support from computer science professionals. ”
February 26 2019
Social Justice in Education
" DATE: February 26, 2019 TIME: 2 pm EST LOCATION: University Club Room 101 ”
February 04 2019
DigiURI Media Club: "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman (Part II)
" We're discovering the connections between cognitive psychology and media literacy! ”
January 07 2019
Tackling Tough Topics through Media Literacy Webinar
" Start the new year right! Join us for this free online professional development program! DATE: Monday, January 7, 2019 ”
December 04 2018
December 03 2018
Journalistic Narratives & Media Literacy in Brazil
" Media Education Lab is delighted to host a free online webinar! DATE: Monday, December 3, 2018 TIME: 7 pm EST ”
November 28 2018
Walker Lecture: Teaching About Propaganda
" Mind Over Media: Teaching About Propaganda DATE: November 28,2018 TIME: 7:30 pm ”
November 28 2018
November 18 2018
November 13 2018
November 10 2018
What YouTubers Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy
" Renee Hobbs offers a workshop at the 2018 Northeast Regional Media Literacy Conference, entitled What YouTubers have to Teach us about Learning and Literacy. ”
November 05 2018
November 04 2018
Hobbs Keynotes Jordanian School Library Conference in Amman
" Renee Hobbs gave a keynote address, "Mind Over Media: Literacy in an Age of Propaganda" at the Jordanian School Library Conference on November 4, 2018. ”
November 03 2018
October 15 2018
Coming Attractions! All About the NRMLC
" Are you ready for the Northeast Media Literacy Conference? In this webinar, you'll learn about some of the reasons why we are excited about this special Fall event. ”
October 03 2018
October 01 2018
Media Club Discussion: Program or Be Programmed
" LOOKING for details for the Monday, November 5th event? Click here to learn more and register for the free online webinar ”
September 27 2018
September 10 2018
August 28 2018
Media Literacy in Rhode Island: Recommendation for Action
" JOIN US for the formal release of the Recommendations for Media Literacy Education in the State of Rhode Island ”
August 02 2018
Connected Learning Summit 2018
" VOICEUP: CIVIC MEDIA CONNECTS MARGINALIZED YOUTH TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THOUGH DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY ”
July 29 2018
July 16 2018
Keynote: Create to Learn
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to give an opening keynote address at the 2018 Summer Institute in Digital Literacy. ACCESS THE PPT SLIDES ”
July 15 2018
June 24 2018
June 14 2018
Libraries in a Digital Age: What about Film & Media?
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to present at the biennial conference, Libraries in a Digital Age, June 13 - 15, 2018 at the University of Zadar in Croatia. ”
May 29 2018
Hobbs at Misinfo Con in Kiev
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to participate in MisinfoCon in Kiev, May 29 - 30, 2018. Participants explore these questions: ”
May 24 2018
May 22 2018
Digital Literacy Decoded
" Renee Hobbs offers a keynote address and two workshops to school library leaders in the State of New York ”
May 14 2018
Documentaries for Children
" Join us on Monday, May 14th with Ellen Reynolds to discuss the past, present and future of documentaries for children. Join the Zoom meeting. ”
April 23 2018
April 09 2018
Create to Learn Webinar
" College faculty who are helping students create screencasts, images, podcasts, infographics, video and animation are invited to join a new Media Education Lab working group! ”
March 28 2018
March 14 2018
March 05 2018
March 05 2018
Alternative Pedagogical Approaches to K-12 Filmmaking
" Alternative Pedagogical Approaches to K-12 Filmmaking DATE: Monday, March 5 TIME: 4 pm EST ”
February 24 2018
February 05 2018
February 03 2018
Developing Digital Literacies
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to offer the keynote address at Developing Digital Literacies, a winter conference hosted by Drew University on Saturday, February 3 in Madison, New Jersey. ”
January 31 2018
January 29 2018
Create to Learn Study Group
" Want to learn something well? Make media to advance knowledge and gain new ideas. ”
January 26 2018
December 11 2017
November 20 2017
Media Literacy as an Alternative to Regulation?
" Renee Hobbs will address the topic of media literacy as an alternative to media regulation at the Unversity of Mainz, Germany on Monday, November 20, 2017. ”
November 20 2017
November 18 2017
November 06 2017
November 06 2017
November 02 2017
Explore, Create, Connect: Digital Literacy Symposium at Virginia Tech
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to visit the campus of Virginia Tech for the Inaugural Digital Literacy Symposium on November 2, 2017. ”
October 17 2017
October 06 2017
September 22 2017
Teaching the Conspiracies in Sarajevo #MMLS2017
" September 22, 2017 Media Meets Literacy Conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Teaching the Conspiraces ”
July 23 2017
July 23 2017
June 27 2017
May 26 2017
May 26 2017
Transgression as a Response to Creative Freedom and Creative Control
" When adolescent students have the freedom to use digital media to create, communicate and disseminate messages in the context of the classroom, transgression may occur. ”
May 25 2017
Hobbs Talks about Digital Competence in Germany
" Renee Hobbs is coming to Germany May 14 - 21, thanks to support by the U.S. State Department ”
May 05 2017
April 30 2017
April 27 2017
April 11 2017
April 07 2017
March 27 2017
March 20 2017
Copyright Clarity Comes to Cleveland
University Heights ,
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March 14 2017
March 01 2017
Teaching about Fake News
" JOIN US FOR A DISCUSSION! We are talking online on Wednesday, March 1, discussing what we are learning as we teach about the "fake news" topic. Join us for this online video chat! ”
February 12 2017
February 10 2017
UNAOC Media & Information Literacy
New York City,
NY
US
February 09 2017
Fake News and Media Literacy: #ILAchat on Twitter
" Join Renee Hobbs and Patrick Larkin on Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. for a Twitter chat on Fake News and Media Literacy. #ILACHAT ”
February 06 2017
February 04 2017
January 17 2017
January 12 2017
December 06 2016
November 12 2016
Chariho Public Schools: Create to Learn
"Renee Hobbs offers a professional development program for educators in the Chariho Public Schools on November 8, 2016. Create to Learn: Digital Inquiry as Pedagogy ”
November 10 2016
November 10 2016
Hobbs at NCA Philadelphia
"National Communication AssociationPhiladelphia PA NOVEMBER 10 - 13, 2016 ”
November 08 2016
Digital and Media Literacy in the Chariho Public Schools
" Renee Hobbs offers a professional development program for educators at the Chariho RI Public Schools on November 8th. ”
November 05 2016
FREE Mind Over Media Webinar
"If you missed the live event, you can watch this fabulous group of educators talk about how they're using Mind Over Media to help students critically analyze propaganda. ”
November 03 2016
October 27 2016
October 25 2016
#digiURI GIF Fest
"We're exploring how to chat via Twitter using the power of GIFs for expression, communication and play! ”
October 18 2016
October 06 2016
Hobbs at DML for Mind Over Media: Analyzing Contemporary Propaganda
"Learn teaching about propaganda as a form of media literacy education and explore a new online educational resource, Mind Over Media: An ”
September 30 2016
September 22 2016
September 14 2016
August 30 2016
August 16 2016
July 28 2016
Viewing & Discussion of Lemonade by Beyonce
"On Thursday, July 28 in Providence, we're viewing and discussing Beyonce's masterpiece, a visual album that NPR has called "a sweeping na ”
July 24 2016
June 27 2016
June 20 2016
US German Dialogue on Contemporary Propaganda, Videoconference
"On Monday, June 20 at 10 AM EST we engaged in dialogue with students from the University of Wurzburg about contemporary propaganda. ”
June 10 2016
Hobbs Talks on Media Literacy in Toyko and Fukuoka, Japan
"Greetings to the Japanese Media Literacy Education Community!On June 9, 2016 Renee Hobbs visited with NHK broadcasters, thanks to Professor Mami Komaya of Showa Women's University. ”
May 31 2016
May 13 2016
Using Digital Media in Learning: Networks for Training and Development
"Renee Hobbs is coming to Philadelphia to work with inclusion educators at the Networks for Training and Develop ”
April 27 2016
Hobbs to Speak at the 7th UNAOC Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan
"Renee Hobbs has been invited to present at the ”
April 14 2016
Hobbs & Lipkin in Oklahoma
"Renee Hobbs and Michelle Ciulla Lipkin are coming to the University of Oklahoma on Thursday, April 14, 2016. ”
April 11 2016
April 04 2016
Science and Media Collaboration Workshop
"All are welcome to attend this free professional development workshop on Monday, April 4 from 8:30 am - 2:30 p.m. at the Newport Public Schools. ”
March 31 2016
Labsters at ECA in Baltimore
"On Thursday, March 31, Renee Hobbs, Yonty Friesem and Elizaveta Friesem will be in Baltimore for the Eastern Communication Association (ECA). ”
March 17 2016
Transgression in Youth Media Production
"Lund University in Sweden is hosting a conference on Media and Transgression and Profe ”
March 15 2016
March 09 2016
Mind Over Media: Analyzing Contemporary Propaganda
"Renee Hobbs offers a pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, March 9 at the 2016 ”
March 07 2016
February 24 2016
November 30 2015
Webinar: Exploring the Connection between Media Literacy, Propaganda and Radicalization
"Renee Hobbs presented a webinar in the "Talking Heads" series organised by th ”
November 19 2015
Give Me Five: Starting a Film Program in the Elementary School
"We're proud to co-sponsor a special event featuring Brian Jennings and Katie Reaves who will sharing their insights on starting a film and video production program in the elementary school. ”
November 04 2015
GAETC Conference in Atlanta
"Renee Hobbs is celebrating Media Literacy Week! She will be a featured speaker at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GAETC) in Atlanta, November 4 - 6, 2015. ”
November 04 2015
October 30 2015
Technology Learning Collaborative
"Renee Hobbs joins Edison Freire and Donna Murdock for a conversation about digital literacy at the Philadelphia Free Library on Friday, October 30, 2015. ”
October 25 2015
Connecticut Educational Technology Conference
"Renee Hobbs is a featured speaker at the Connecticut Educators Computer Conference on October 26, 2015 at the Mohegan Sun Resor ”
October 17 2015
Innovation Powered by Technology: RIDE Conference
"Julie Coiro, Yonty Friesem and Renee Hobbs are presenting along with the school leaders and faculty of the Narragansett Public Schools on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Rhode Island Convention C ”
October 02 2015
September 18 2015
August 31 2015
Professional Development Program for Media Literacy in Turkey
"August 31 - September 4, 2015, Antalya, Turkey ”
August 20 2015
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Arts and Media Arts Education
"COMING SOON !Professional development program for art educators, artists-in-residence, media literacy educators and special ed teachers ”
August 20 2015
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Arts and Media Arts Education
"Co-sponsored by the RI Teaching Artists Center and VSA Arts RI, this professional development workshop on August 20th helps you explore the practice of digital and media literacy education in the c ”
August 11 2015
Digital Literacy at the Learning First Alliance
"We're delighted to partner with Learning First Alliance in presenting a workshop that demonstrates how schools, parents and communities work together to see that children and youth are healthy, saf ”
August 07 2015
Mapping the Fields:News, Information and Civic Literacy
"Renee Hobbs participates in a research panel at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) on Friday, August 7, 2105 with Adam Maksi, Seth Ashley, and ”
July 26 2015
2015 Summer Institute in Digital Literacy
"Summer Institute in Digital Literacy, July 26 - 31, 20152015 Keynote Speaker: Howard Rheingold ”
July 01 2015
June 29 2015
Media Education Lab at ISTE Philadelphia 2015
"Cpyright and surveillance as media literacy issues! Come join us in Philadelphia at ISTE or check out the materials we are sharing online!MONDAY, June 29, 8:30 - 9:30 ”
June 27 2015
June 11 2015
Hobbs on the Art of Creating a Media Literacy Learning Environment
"Renee Hobbs explores the art of creating a media literacy learning environment by considering the varying motivations of educators who engage in the practice. ”
June 08 2015
The Media Spot - Media Literacy Exchange
"We're delighted to be collaborating with Rhys Daunic of The Media Spot to on The Media Literacy Exchange, a collaborative approach to developing a scope and sequence for media literacy integration ”
June 03 2015
Shaping the Future
"Renee Hobbs is thrilled to be returning to Tel Aviv on June 1, 2015 to participate in the Center for Educational Technology's Shaping the Future III conference. ”
May 26 2015
Global Social Media Equality: China’s Social Media Sphere and Freedom Beyond Firewalls
"Learn about the efforts that have been made (both in and outside of China) to address the gobal digital inequality of online creators and educators in China and discuss potential ways to pr ”
May 22 2015
International Communication Association (ICA) San Juan
"Renee Hobbs presented at the International Communication Association (ICA) conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sharing research, mentor ing and helping to develop new initiatives in media literacy ”
May 19 2015
Cure Hazelwood: Student Press Freedom in Rhode Island
"Join us to learn more about student press freedom in Rhode Island with Frank LoMonte, Executive Director of the Student Press Law Center ”
May 10 2015
April 24 2015
Muses, TV Shows, Libraries, and/or Brilliance
"A dialogue at the Eastern Communication Association, in Philadelphia PA on April 24, 2015. ”
April 16 2015
Media Education Lab at AERA 2015 Chicago
"The Media Education Lab is coming to Chicago and looking forward to seeing our friends and colleagues at the American Educational Research Association (AERA). ”
March 27 2015
Media Literacy, Sexual Health and HIV Prevention
"A brown bag conversation with Kimberly Nelson on Friday, March 27th, 12 - 1:30 p.m. ”
March 13 2015
Media Literacy and Prevention: The Media Straight Up!
"Renee Hobbs speaks to the researchers at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University.DATE: Friday, March 13, 2015TIME: 12 - 1 p.m. ”
March 10 2015
March 07 2015
Growing a Digitally Literate State: Voices from the Field
"Julie Coiro, Renee Hobbs and Jonathan (Yonty) Friesem are delighted to be participating in a panel discussion at the Highlander Institute's 4th Annual Conference on Blended Learning and Technology ”
March 07 2015
March 05 2015
February 19 2015
Cybercrime Against Women in India
"Visiting Scholar Sarhana Sarkar explores the dark side of participatory culture at a free brown-bag lunch event on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. ”
February 13 2015
February 12 2015
The Future of Digital and Media Literacy Education
"Renee is returning to her alma mater to give a talk on February 12. ”
February 09 2015
February 01 2015
Introducing Digital Literacy to Rhode Island Principals
"Gail Dandurand and Renee Hobbs talk about digital literacy in K12 education and approaches to educator professional development in Rhode Island. ”
January 30 2015
European League for Middle Level Educators (ELMLE)
" Hobbs keynotes European education conference in Warsaw Poland ”
November 21 2014
November 11 2014
Reconnecting Foster Youth through Media Literacy
" A brown-bag lunch research seminar featuring Yonty Friesem ”
November 10 2014
Give Me Five Teachers Lab
" Media teachers learn how to support all learners in this special program. ”
October 18 2014
Make-a-Movie Challenge for RI Kids
" The Media Education Lab is delighted to co-sponsor this educational adventure for children ges 8 - 12. ”
October 06 2014
MOOC on Copyright Clarity
"Renee Hobbs and Kristin Hokanson are teaming up to offer a free MOOC on Copyright Clarity at the Canvas Network. ”
October 01 2014
September 27 2014
Teaching a Fully-Online Course using WordPress
" Renee Hobbs presents on the use of WordPress to develop a fully-online graduate course on Saturday, September 27 at 3:30 at the WordPress Providence conference. ”
September 16 2014
The Structured Self: Facebook and Social Identity
"Please join us for a brown-bag lunch seminar on Facebook and identity with Angela Cirucci ”
August 03 2014
The Use of Media Literacy Instructional Strategies for Promoting Intercultural Communication in U.S. and Turkish Middle Schools
"Presentation by Sait Tuzel and Renee Hobbs demonstrates how online social networking was used to promote dialogue between Turkish and American middle-school students. ”
July 01 2014
June 14 2014
The Story of Movies: The Western
"A free professional development program on June 14 - 15 for educators with interests in history, language arts and film ”
May 02 2014
Hobbs Keynotes Library Trustees Association of NY
"Professor Renee Hobbs keynotes the Library Trustees Association of New York on May 2, 2014 at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown ”
April 29 2014
April 29 2014
Remembering Neil Postman
"Renee Hobbs remembers Neil Postman as a teacher, field builder, humanist and protectionist in this talk from the Eastern Communication Association conference in Providence, Rhode Island, April 26, 201 ”
April 08 2014
Your City
"Renee Hobbs participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 entitled, "Your City: The Struggle for Equity and Diversity in Providences and Other Cities Around the World, with Don Mit ”
March 25 2014
Connecting Continents: Media Literacy for Russian Educators
" The Media Education Lab is now running professional development workshops for Russian teachers using the power of digital technology! ”
March 24 2014
March 14 2014
Digital Media Literacy at Narragansett Public Schools
" Renee Hobbs made an introductory presentation to the faculty of the Narragansett Public Schools on Friday, March 14 at 8 a.m. ”
February 12 2014
Two Workshops on Digital Literacy Presented in Portuguese
"The Media Education Lab is delighted to sponsor two interactive workshops in Central Falls, presented by Professor Carla Viana Coscarelli of Brazil, ”
December 12 2013
Media and Learning Conference, Brussels
" Professor Renee Hobbs will be keynoting the Media & Learning 2013 conference in ”
November 08 2013
Google Hangout with Gokhan Yucel of #EGT Turkey
"What a pleasure to talk with Gokhan Yucel, a Turkish education leader who is at the forefront of education entrepreneurship in Turkey. ”
October 28 2013
Media Smart Seminars: Drug Free PA
" Renee Hobbs offered a day-long workshop to prevention educators on October 28, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, PA. You ”
October 25 2013
October 10 2013
Give Me Five Teacher Lab
" How do we create and maintain effective media education programs amidst the current challenges? ”
PA
September 20 2013
Symposium on the Historical Roots of Media Literacy
" This Sept 20 symposium convenes leaders from four decades of media literacy and scholars from a variety of disciplines to discuss the field’s historical frameworks and to engage the ”
Providence ,
RI
September 17 2013
September 10 2013
Free Online Webinar, Powerful Voices for Kids
" Tuesday, Sept 10 7 pm. EST. Learn how to bring digital and media literacy education to children ages 5 - 11 ”
August 18 2013
Hobbs Keynotes MDLAB at the American University of Beirut
" Renee Hobbs is delighted to join with the faculty August 17 - 23, 2013 at the ”
August 17 2013
August 13 2013
Messy Engagement: The Heart of the Common Core
" Hobbs Keynotes the RI-LINK Conference, August 13, Warren, Rhode Island. At ”
July 12 2013
June 24 2013
Hobbs and Moore at ISTE 2013 in San Antonio
" Want to go beyind drill-and-skill computer games on the whiteboard? This workshop introduces Powerful Voices for Kids, the book and online ”
June 13 2013
Hobbs Introduces Digital Literacy to MCCLPHEI
" Renee Hobbs offered a keynote address at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Consortium of Libraries in Public Higher Education on June 13, 2013. ”
May 20 2013
April 21 2013
Powerful Voices for Kids at IRA Conference in San Antonio
"Spend 3 hours with Renee Hobbs at this deep-dive workshop that shows you how to bring digital and media literacy to elementary-level students ”
March 22 2013
March 14 2013
Moore Gives Ignite Talk at DML 2013
" David Cooper Moore gave an Ignite Talk titled, "I Didn't Want to Learn from Megaman." ”
March 14 2013
March 06 2013
February 22 2013
Inaugural Event: Digital Engagement Workshop
" On February 20, 2013, more than 100 educators, librarians and technology specialists came to Providence's URI-CCE campus to learn something new about ”
February 08 2013
Hobbs at the Turkey Association of Private Schools
" Renee Hobbs offered a keynote presentation at the Turkey Association of Private Schools in Antalya, Turkey on February 8, 2013. ”
January 23 2013
YALSA Teens and Libraries Summit, Jan 23 - 24, Seattle
" Renee Hobbs participated in the YALSA National Forum on Libraries and Teens ”
January 16 2013
January 16 2013
Convergence and Community, Jan 16 - 17
Kingston,
RI
December 30 2012
Media Literacy Seminar
"Thanks to the many educators who participated in the 6th annual Media Literacy seminars sponsored by Drug Free PA in King of Prussia (Nov 28, 2012), State College (November 6, 2012) and Monroevill ”
December 11 2012
Join the Virtual National Conversation Series on Digital Literacy and Libraries
"Renee Hobbs hosted two events for the American Library Association to explore digital literacy in and out of libraries. ”
November 17 2012
Hobbs and Moore at National Communication Association
" We're in Orlando, Florida for the National Communication Association conference on November 17, 2012. ”
October 22 2012
Rhode Island's First Annual Media Educator Lab
" If you teach with or about video, images, audio, digital or print media, you'll want to attend this GiveMe5 Lab and networking event ”
October 22 2012
The First Give-Me-Five Media Teacher Lab In Providence
" Join us for an awesome networking event and conversation about copyright and fair ”
October 19 2012
October 13 2012
The Future of Publishing
" Renee Hobbs presents on the future of publishing at a special event at the Redwood Library and Atheneum on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. in Newport, Rhode Island. ”
October 01 2012
Hobbs in Istanbul and Ankara Turkey in October 2012
" This fall, Renee Hobbs is sharing her strategies for implementing media and information literacy with educators and librarians in Turkey. ”
September 23 2012
September 03 2012
August 08 2012
Salzburg Academy on Global Change
" On August 7, 2012, Renee Hobbs led the faculty of the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change in a seminar to explore the intellectual roots of their work in media literacy. ”
August 02 2012
July 31 2012
June 25 2012
Powerful Voices for Kids Comes to ISTE
"John Landis and David Cooper Moore presented a Model Lesson from the forthcoming collection of Powerful Voices for Kids at ISTE on Monday, June 25 in San Diego. ”
June 25 2012
Powerful Voices for Kids Comes to ISTE
" John Landis and David Cooper Moore presented a Model Lesson, a session that provided participants with an introduction to how digital and media ”
May 28 2012
Dimensions of Messy Engagement: When University-School Partnerships Bring Digital Media into Urban Schools
"Renee Hobbs and David Cooper Moore present their work at the 2012 International Communication Association Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. ”
May 19 2012
Give Me Five Teen Film Festival
" The Media Education Lab is delighted to support the Give Me Five Festival in Providence on May 19, 2012. ”
April 30 2012
The Future of Online Journalism
"Watch Renee Hobbs' speech, "How Audiences Respond to the Merging of Art, Online Journalism and Advocacy" at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law. ”
April 29 2012
April 26 2012
Hobbs Brings Copyright Clarity to Notre Dame High School
"Renee Hobbs brings copyright clarity to the faculty and staff of Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey on April 26, 2012. ”
April 22 2012
Tina Peterson earns her PhD
" Congratulations to Tina Peterson, who successfully defended her dissertation, ”
March 31 2012
February 29 2012
Hobbs and Colleagues at DML 2012 in San Francisco
" How does media literacy affect civic engagement? ”
February 24 2012
February 16 2012
Exploring our Love/Hate Relationship with "Jersey Shore"
" Renee Hobbs leads a discussion to probe into our love/hate relationship with MTV's Jersey Shore on Thursday, February 16 in Weldin Hall on the ”
January 28 2012
January 22 2012
Rhode Island Humanities Council
" Renee Hobbs participates in a panel discussion responding to the book, Caleb's Crossing by Pulitzer Prize winning ”
January 17 2012
Hobbs to Address Bay Area Independent School Librarians
" Renee Hobbs offered a keynote address at the winter meeting on the Bay Area Independent School Librarians in San Francisco on Tuesday, January ”
January 10 2012
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, ”
November 25 2011
Moore and Spiller Share Media Literacy with Lancaster Youth
" David Cooper Moore and Kate Spiller presented a media literacy workshop at the XTREME Health Conference for middle and ”
November 16 2011
November 14 2011
Media Literacy and Its Impact on Substance Abuse
"Renee Hobbs and Brian Primack offer the 5th Annual Media Literacy Seminars, sponsored by Drug Free PA. ”
October 28 2011
Copyright Clarity Comes to Chicagoland
"Bring copyright clarity to your students and colleag ”
Northfield,
IL
October 26 2011
Media Smart Seminar on October 26th
" Join us for a roundtable discussion on digital and media literacy in Philadelphia. ”
October 22 2011
New York State Communication Association
" Renee Hobbs gives a keynote address at the New York State Communication Association, October 22 - 24, 2011 in Ellenville, NY. ”
Honor’s Haven Resort, Ellenville,
NY
October 13 2011
Hobbs at Iowa Council of Teachers of English
" Renee Hobbs makes a keynote address at the Iowa Council of Teachers of English on October 13, 2011. ”
September 29 2011
IVLA Conference Connects Culture to Classroom
" Hobbs offers keynote address on the legacy of visual literacy ”
July 22 2011
July 17 2011
June 26 2011
Copyright Clarity at ISTE
" We are delighted to be able to offer a preconference workshop at ISTE in Philadelphia this summer. Join us for one or both of these events: ”
June 26 2011
Leading the Way to Copyright Clarity with Renee Hobbs
" Renee Hobbs, Kristin Hokanson and Spiro Bolos are offering a day-long seminar, "Leading the Way to Copyright Clarity" at the ISTE Conference ”
May 09 2011
Views on the News: Media Literacy Empowerment Competencies in the Elementary Grades
" Can't get to Orlando FL for the International Reading Association? Take a look at Renee's presentation notes and materials here... ”
April 25 2011
Children Create Websites Documenting the 20th Century
"Children in Grades 5 and 6 from the Jubilee School in West Philadelphia come to Temple's campus to share what they've created--- an Internet research project exploring the history of the 20th centu ”
April 21 2011
Beyond Blackboard: Teaching with Google, Blogs, Wikis and Other Online Technologies
"Renee Hobbs will share her experiences using Wikispaces for developing collaborative research projects in two classes this semester. ”
April 09 2011
April 06 2011
Webinar: Still Confused? A Conversation about Copyright, Fair Use and Remix Culture
"Renee Hobbs Shows How Librarians Guide Learners & Colleagues to Ethical Use and Creation of New Media ”
April 05 2011
Webinar: Copyright for Technology Educators
" Join Renee Hobbs and Kristin Hokanson on Tuesday, April 6 at 8 pm EST for asession with the ISTE Special Interest Group for Technology Coordinators. ”
April 01 2011
Copyright and Fair Use for Digital Learning: Teaching Strategies that Work
"Renee Hobbs is presenting a workshop at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) conference in Philadelphia on April 1, 2011. ”
March 29 2011
Hobbs in Tel Aviv
" Renee Hobbs is an invited guest of the Center for Educational Technology in Tel Aviv, Israel, celebrating the 40th Anniversary conference on March 28, 2011. ”
March 25 2011
Hobbs to Present Keynote Address at Northeast Media Literacy Conference
"Renee Hobbs is coming to Connecticut on March 25 for a keynote address at the 9th Annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference. ”
March 18 2011
Cooper Moore and Landis at EL Conference in Portland
"David Cooper Moore and John Landis teach teachers about digital and media literacy at the 2011 Expeditionary Learning Conference in Portland OR. ”
February 22 2011
February 21 2011
February 17 2011
Down with the Silos: Embracing Interdisciplinary Connections
" Hobbs presents at Villanova University to the Northeast E-Learning Consortium on February 17, 2011. ”
February 16 2011
Hobbs presents at Midwest Technology Education Conference
" Hobbs banishes copyright confusion and introduces her work with Powerful Voices for Kids at the Midwest Educational Technology Conference. ”
February 07 2011
Building Critical Thinking Skills about Global War and Peace
" Please join us on Monday, February 7 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. as distinguished Temple ”
January 30 2011
Digital and Media Literacy at Educon
Philadelphia,
PA
January 22 2011
Exploring Non-Fiction Media in the Secondary Classroom
" Join Renee Hobbs at Scribe Video Center on Saturday, January 22 for a day-long workshop on exploring non-fiction media in the 7 - 12 curriculum. ”
November 18 2010
Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials, National Writing Project
" Joe Conroy and Renee Hobbs presented a workshop on copyright and fair use at the National Writing Project. Here are some of the materials used in the presentation. ”
November 10 2010
Hobbs Releases Knight Commission White Paper at Aspen Institute
"Professor Renee Hobbs outlines a plan with specific steps that policymakers, educators, and community advocates can take to develop a community education movement for digital and media liter ”
November 10 2010
Copyright Clarity: Can My Students Use Images in their Writing?
"On November 10 at 4 p.m. EST, join this webinar sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. ”
November 05 2010
Copyright Smackdown
"Have you ever enjoyed listening to a remix? Grabbed a picture off the Web to use ”
October 16 2010
Exploring Media Stereotypes in the Classroom
Philadelphia,
PA
September 14 2010
August 11 2010
Copyright Clarity in Virginia Beach
" On August 11 - 12, Spiro Bolos, New Trier High School (IL) technology/social ”
Virginia Beach,
VA
August 07 2010
July 19 2010
July 05 2010
Powerful Voices for Kids Summer Media Program for Children
"A Program Especially for Russell Byers Charter School Students and Middle School and High School ALUMNI ”
June 29 2010
Hobbs Brings Copyright Clarity to ISTE Denver
"Educators and students can use fair use to unlock the power of digital media for learning ”
June 22 2010
June 14 2010
World Summit on Children and Media
"Media educators and advocates for children and media are here with us in Sweden for this important international event! ”
May 27 2010
Alliance of Civilizations 3rd Annual Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
" Renee Hobbs will join media literacy educators from all five continents at the Alliance of Civilzation conference in Brazil. ”
Rio de Janeiro
BR
April 15 2010
April 13 2010
Hobbs Releases Copyright Clarity at Paley Library
" Renee Hobbs on Copyright, Fair Use and Digital Learning ”
Philadelphia,
PA
April 09 2010
How Fair Use Supports Digital Learning
"Educators benefit from learning how copyright applies to digital learning. Renee Hobbs spreads copyright clarity by deepening your understanding of the doctrine of fair use. ”
Miami,
FL
April 03 2010
Creating Multimedia Resources for Teaching about Copyright and Fair Use
"Renee Hobbs, Michael Robb Grieco and David Moore offered a presentation at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference in St. ”
St. Louis,
MO
April 02 2010
Media Education Lab at Popular Culture Association
"Renee Hobbs, Michael Robb Grieco and David Moore offer a presentation at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference in St. Louis, MO, April 3, 2010. ”
St. Louis,
MO
April 01 2010
Understanding and Applying Copyright and Fair Use in 21st Century Education
" Part 1: Understanding Copyright and Fair Use ”
March 25 2010
March 17 2010
February 18 2010
December 04 2009
Introduction to Media Literacy
" Renee Hobbs provides an introduction to media literacy education in K-12 education for educators from the Lancaster-Lebanon school district. ”
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit,
PA
November 30 2009
Graduate Student Presentations on Media Literacy
"On Monday, November 30, 2009, two graduate students offered a public presentation of their dissertation research, from 3:15 to 4:45 pm ”
November 20 2009
Yes You Can! Use Copyrighted Materials for Multimedia Composition
"Composition educators in America's elementary and secondary schools learn about how copyright and fair use applies to their work. ”
November 19 2009
Getting Media Literate about Network Promotion
" On Nov 19, we welcomed Independent Film Channel (IFC) senior executive Kent Rees, who took us behind-the-scenes for an insider's look at the development of the branding and marketing ”
Philadelphia,
PA
November 18 2009
November 12 2009
Copyright Matters at National Communication Association
"Renee Hobbs offered a session, "How Media Literacy Educators Understand Copyright and Fair Use" at the National Communication Association's annual conference in Chicago on November 12, 2009. ”
November 03 2009
Montgomery School
Chester Springs ,
PA
October 27 2009
October 24 2009
EUROMEDUC in Bellaria Italy
Bellaria
IT
October 20 2009
Copyright Criminals
" Join us at this special screening and discussion event on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Rotunda, to be moderated by Professor Hector Postigo. ”
Philadelphia
October 17 2009
Conquering Copyright Confusion
Latrobe,
PA
October 08 2009
Who Cares if It's Legal? Copyright in a Remix Culture
"Renee Hobbs offered a keynote address and professional development program in St. Louis as part of the Media Literacy Week, October 3 - 10, 2009, sponsored by Gateway Media Literacy Partners. ”
St. Louis,
MO
September 19 2009
August 06 2009
Media Education Lab Wins Creative Projects Prize at AEJMC
" Our collaborative project, Access, Analyze, Act: a Blueprint for 21st ”
August 03 2009
Youth Media Workshop for Iranian-Americans
" This program is a week-long workshop for Iranian and Iranian-American youth, dedicated to promoting Persian culture and teaching media ”
Philadelphia ,
PA
August 01 2009
Media Education Lab at NAMLE in Detroit
"Many members of the Media Education Lab shared their research and creative work and participated in stimulating conversations at the NAMLE conference in Detroit! ”
June 30 2009
Hobbs and colleagues at NECC 2009 in Washington DC
"Dispelling Copyright Confusion and Articulating Fair Use Rights for Multimedia Learning ”
June 27 2009
The Constitution, Today and Tomorrow
"Social studies educators learn from Renee Hobbs about the relationship between media, technology and democracy and explore instructional strategies that strengthen critical thinking, communication, ”
Philadelphia ,
PA
June 11 2009
Fair Use and Copyright for 21st Century Literacy and Learning
Washington ,
DC
May 22 2009
Pre-Conference Workshop Presentation, Copyright and Fair Use
"Fair Use and Academic Freedom: Asserting Fair Use Rights in Communication Time: Thursday, May 21, 13:00 – 17:00 ”
May 13 2009
Keynote address, Copyright in a New Media Age
"Renee Hobbs is the keynote speaker for the South Eastern Pennsylvania Consortium for HIgher Education conference, to be held on May 13th, 2009. ”
May 06 2009
Hobbs Addresses Library of Congress Copyright Office on DMCA Rulemaking
" Renee Hobbs testified before the U.S. Copyright Office on May 6th on behalf of a proposed exemption that would allow both teachers and students to ”
May 03 2009
Hobbs at International Reading Association in Minneapolis
" At the International Reading Association conference in Minneapolis, Renee Hobbs explores the topic, "Composing with Words and Images with Web 2.0 Tools." ”
April 25 2009
Classroom 2.0 Live Workshop: Copyright and Creative Commons
" Classroom 2.0 LIVE is an opportunity to gather with other members of the community in real-time events, ”
April 17 2009
Phoenixville Middle School Students Come to Temple!
"Students from the Phoenixville Middle School take an outing to Temple University for media literacy learning experiences led by members of the Media Education Lab team. Students ”
April 16 2009
April 02 2009
"Critical Eye on the Media" State Conference on Media Literacy and Prevention
" More than 35 educators came to Harrisburg on April 2-3, 2009 for two days for a conference with Renee Hobbs and Dr. Brian Primack. ”
March 20 2009
Copyright, Media Literacy and Fair Use
"Renee Hobbs presents at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Detroit, MI, March 20, 2009 ”
March 17 2009
Digital Learning, Media Literacy and Copyright
" Kristin Hokanson presents at the technology education conference in Pennsylvania and the New Jeresey Technology Education Conference at Montclair State University. ”
February 26 2009
Parent Media Literacy Workshop
" A parent workshop on how to build children's academic achievement through engaging with children on their media and technology use, offered by Renee Hobbs and Kelly Mendoza. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
February 24 2009
February 20 2009
Copyright and Fair Use for Digital Learning
"Renee Hobbs examines how copyright and fair use apply to the 21st century literacy and learning. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
February 11 2009
February 09 2009
PAECT Conference
"Kristen Hokanson offers a workshop on copyright and fair use for Pennsylvania technology educators in Hershey. ”
December 16 2008
November 11 2008
The Release of The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education
" More than 90 people attended the release of the Code of Best Practices for Media Literacy Education on Tuesday, November 11 at the ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
October 17 2008
Rebooting the News: Reconsidering an Agenda for American Civic Education
" As the Internet increasingly puts two-way communication tools into the hands of all citizens, American teen-agers should be taught techniques for analyzing and creating news, ”
October 11 2008
Your Life Online, On-Air, and Onscreen
" We developed informal learning programs about media literacy in partnership with Girl Scouts, summer camps for girls, and other ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
September 24 2008
Introduction to Media Literacy
"This workshop is designed to introduce the staff of Shalom Inc. to the principles and pedagogy of media literacy. ”
PA
US
March 07 2008
Building Bridges with The Village
" Filmmaker Eugene Martin, Co-Director of the Media Education Lab at Temple University, discussed his partnership with The Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
February 13 2008
The Influence of Non-Verbal Behavior on the Political Communication Process
" Elisha Babad shared his research with Media Education Lab team members and friends. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
December 11 2007
Media Literacy Institute, Doha, Qatar
" Forty-one educators participated in the first teacher education program for media literacy in the nation of Qatar, held December 11 - 12, 2007. ”
Doha
November 20 2007
Building a Movement
"The Media Education Lab was honored to host Elizabeth Thoman, founder and president of the ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
November 06 2007
Thinking Beyond Beats and Rhymes
Philadelphia,
PA
US
September 25 2007
May 02 2007
Media and Education in China
"Visiting scholar Wen Xu discussed the media environment in China and the role of ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
April 12 2007
April 11 2007
November 08 2006
Designing an Online Media Literacy Game for Girls
"Learn about the process used by Temple researchers to create a new interactive website designed to help preteen and teen ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
November 02 2006
A Youth Symposium on Media and 9/11
"Featuring students from Fairhill Community High School. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
October 04 2006
Media Literacy in Higher Education
"How do leaders of communication programs understand media literacy? What are the opportunities and obstacles to implementing media literacy in communication programs in as a component of general educ ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
March 14 2006
Explorations into the New World of Digital Publications
"Newspapers and news magazines are migrating toward the world of electronic distribution and readers are faced with more choices than ever regarding how they want information delivered. ”
Philadelphia,
PA
US
October 10 2005
October 01 2005
Children and Choices
"At this day-long seminar for educators and parents, participants explored issues related to the impact of mass media and new technologies on child development and learned strategies for building media ”
May 03 2005
Youth Media Online
" More and more young people (ages 7 to 17) are creating videos, radio shows, Flash animations, and works of media collage. ”
April 19 2005
Bringing Media Literacy to School
"What happens when college students studying the media work with middle school and high school students to critically analyze, and create media? ”
April 06 2005
Technology Learning in an Urban Education Context
"There is a wide variety of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors that are part of what's needed to become technologically savvy when it comes to interactive digital multimedia. What are the chal ”
March 30 2005
Building Literacy Skills with TV News
"Television can be a powerful teaching tool to promote literacy and critical thinking skills when engaging activities help examine the power of journalism, the relationships between language, images, ”
March 09 2005
High School Media Production: Then and Now
"Change is a constant in the media industry, and also in education. What changes occurred in a high school video course over a twenty year period? What factors contributed to the use of new approache ”