Our Mission
The Media Education Lab is an online community that advances the field of digital and media literacy education through leadership development, scholarship, and community engagement.
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Teaching Resources
The Media Education Lab creates free multimedia curriculum materials to help learners of all ages advance knowledge, skills and competencies.
Set Your Motivation
Reflect on why digital and media literacy matters for learning an…
Homegrown Study Guide
Consider the rise of anti-government activism and the role of media and technology in extremist violence of the past,…
Courageous Conversations
Lesson plans, videos, readings, listening and creative activities help build media literacy and active listening skills f…
Deconstructing Disney
Seven engaging activities promote reflection and dialogue about Disney culture
Services
The Media Education Lab improves media literacy education through scholarship and community service. We have six primary areas of expertise:
Research & Scholorships
Publications
Beyond the smear word: media literacy educators tackle contemporary propaganda
Renee Hobbs
2021
How Media Literacy Supports Civic Engagement in a Digital Age
Hans Martens & Renee Hobbs
2015
Atlantic Journal of Communication
The Media Education Lab founded in 2003 by Professor Renee Hobbs to improve the educational practice of media literacy through educational programs, curriculum design, professional development and community outreach.
The Media Education Lab also study best practice of media literacy and conduct program evaluation to measure the impact of teaching media literacy using multidisciplinary research agenda.
Since the Media Education Lab is not a place but a community of learners, many graduate students and emerging scholars join the network of media educators to increase their knowledge and practice.