| Media Education Lab

The Media Education Lab also offers micro-credentials courses in media education.

Learn more here: Micro-Credentials Courses

Our team at the Media Education Lab offers the following opportunities for graduate programs at three institutions:

Columbia College Chicago Online MA in Media for Social Impact

Stay in touch for keeping the collaboration going by joining our WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KClCNC5TT9GH4OkRUgJdZt

Here is a partial list of some work to join our current working groups:

Illinois Media Literacy Implementations: Michael A. Spikes, Anna Kozlowska-Barrios & Yonty Friesem

The full schedule of the 2026 Research Jam will be available in early January.

We will offer a 3-day research sharing and discussion, networking and pitching collaborations through these opportunities:

Brief History

The 18th MediaEd Forum (Formally known as the Northeast Media Literacy Conference) builds on over two decades of experience facilitating intellectual exchange and community building across disciplinary and geographic boundaries to advance the field of media literacy education. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Thomas Goodkind, the conference was supported by the University of Connecticut School of Education for 11 years.

Boomer: Information and Media Literacy - A Forum for Dialogue and Discussion

Boomers' Information and Media Literacies: Discussions and Dialogues

Global Media Literacy - A Forum for Dialogue and Discussion

In this strand, we are going to explore, discuss and outline what makes media literacy education global. And as such, a framework capable of equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and critically engage with media in a globalized context.

AI & K-12 Education: Shaping Tomorrow's Learning - A Forum for Dialogue and Discussion

In this strand, we’ll explore how AI transforms K -12 education, diving into classroom practices, policy considerations, and research defining its integration. Join us for a rich exchange of ideas as educators, scholars, and practitioners share their experiences and insights on using AI to personalize learning, develop critical thinking, and address ethical considerations like data privacy and bias.

Friday, January 10, 2025

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