Youth Media & Civic Engagement
Freedom of expression and social responsibility are key dimensions of citizenship. Democracies rely on people who are capable of self-governance and who are not merely spectators of a political sideshow. Media literacy education helps students become critical thinkers, encouraging them to become skeptical about political messages without becoming cynical about them. By constructing media messages, working collaboratively and participating in meaningful dialogue about social and political issues, students develop the ability to advocate for themselves and their communities, activating real citizenship skills.
Digitizing Historical Artifacts
Many historical buildings and artifacts across the country are hidden, preventing exploration by anyone not nearby. In Corinna, Maine, a collection of letters, legal papers, and more than 6,500 books has been closed to the public since 1910. Student teams with phones, drones, and AI tools are now changing that.A worthwhile project for schools everywhere is to digitize these historic items and…
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Media Literacy in a Time of War: Session 2
MediaEducationLab Fall 2026 Webinar SeriesFree · Six-part webinar seriesMedia Literacy in a Time of War:…
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Together We Rise: TikTok Edition
Marie Celestin and Renee Hobbs offer a community gathering called Together We Rise. This event is free and open to the public. Join us for this special edition, where Marie pulls back the curtain on her TikTok channel! DATE: Monday, November 2, 2026TIME: 1 - 2 PM ESTLOCATION: Online. Click here to register.…
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Rethinking Media Literacy
DATE: TIME: Friday, November 6, 2026LOCATION: Online. Google Meet.
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Discourse in a Digital Age
The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Online Education and Outreach Committee is offering a webinar, sponsored by the Discourse and Interaction (DIS), Language and Technology (TEC), and Language, Culture, Socialization and Pragmatics (LCS) strands. …
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Developing a Professional Learning Community for Media Literacy in Palestine
In the West Bank, Educators Reframe Media Literacy as a Survival Skill for Life Under Conflict A 21-month U.S. State Department–funded program trained 17 Palestinian educators, reached 138 youth through youth workshops, and amplified young Palestinians’ media literacy creative work to reach 4.9 million…
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PSA or Propaganda?
MediaEd Lesson Plan · High School & CollegePSA or Propaganda?The U.S. government is charged with informing Americans. Is it also persuading them?In the weeks before the 2026 midterms, TV ads featuring President Trump began airing during NFL games and on cable news. Each one ends with the words “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” The White House calls them public service announcements. Critics…
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Instructional Practices of Media Literacy: Lesson Plans
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Media Literacy Smartphone
Learn how to use the Media Literacy Smartphone with learners of all ages! Download the free Learning Guide to bring the power of media literacy analysis to your learners!These easy-to-use cards…
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Your Turn to Talk
Now you can participate in online dialogue with people from across the country and around the world with "Your Turn to Talk," a digital interactive learning experience made especially for Renee Hobbs' book, Media Literacy in Action, 2nd edtion. …
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