Co-Chairs of the MediaEd Research Jam
Following their successful collaboration as the co-founders of the Illinois Media literacy Coalition, Yonty and Michael decided to take their collaboration to the international level as they advance media literacy education. Contact them if you would like to take part in this innovative opportunity.Â
Collaborators
Learn about our international collaborators who are looking to share their work and find partners for grant writing, project development and research design.Â
The MediaEd Research Jam is a collaborative of scholars aiming to address the current challenges of teaching about and with media in the United States. The day and a half in-person gathering with media educators who discuss future research collaborations and strategies to move forward addressing issues of polarization, mental health, media addiction, declining enrollment, and student disengagement.
The MediaEd Research Jam will use the following practices to foster collaboration and fruitful discussion:
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 DiscussionÂ
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
Conference starts at 8am PST | 11am ET | 4pm GMT | 6pm GMT+2 | 9:30pm IST | 2am (Sat 01.11) AEST Â Â Â
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About
The MediaEd Club of the Media Education Lab is a free and open online (Zoom) gathering of media literacy educators, academics, and advocates from around the world on the first Monday of every month.
We meet at noon ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am ET / 4pm GMT.
