Welcome | Media Education Lab

"People underestimate how powerful the media is for young people who grow up watching a lot of television. Through the media, we've established this standard of what every human being should look up to. "
- Fiona Apple

Curriculum for Substance Abuse Prevention

Summer Institute for Teachers July 6- 10

What is Media Literacy?

Renee Hobbs and colleagues provide staff development

The Media Education Lab at Temple University advances media literacy education through research and community service. We emphasize interdisciplinary scholarship and practice that stands at the intersections of communication, media studies and education.

News and Events

Powerful Voices for Kids Summer Media Camp
Children enrolled in RBCS are eligible to enroll in an exciting 4-week summer program running Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, July 6 and ending Thursday, July 30. We are also…
The Constitution, Today and Tomorrow
Remix and Creativity: Fair Use is Your Friend
Kristin Hokanson and Renee Hobbs are featured on a podcast about creativity and remix culture in education for "The Learning Times" http://www.ltgreenroom.org/episodes/76
Music Videos Help Educators and Students Conquer Copyright Confusion
Can an animated little bird and a skater girl help young people learn about the concept of intellectual property? Can a "Schoolhouse Rock" style music video help people appreciate…
Boston Filmmaker Raouf Zaki Visits the Media Education Lab
Distinguished filmmaker Raouf Zaki, who created "Not Your Average Arab" and "Santa Claus in Baghdad," will visit the Media Education Lab on Wednesday, May 13 as part of the Media…