Topics

The Media Education Lab's publications, presentations, and teaching materials address a wide range of topics pertaining to media literacy education -- from advertising literacy to media literacy in urban schools to youth and community media production. Click on the list of topics to learn more.

Events

Copyright Clarity: Train-the-Trainers Workshop
Learn how to teach about copyright and fair use in this one-day train-the-trainers seminar that will give you all the knowledge and tools you need to bring copyright clarity to…
Teaching News Literacy
John McManus, Howard Schneider and Renee Hobbs will participate in a panel discussion on "Teaching News Literacy,” was selected for co-sponsorship at the 2010 AEJMC Annual Convention in Denver,
Hobbs Brings Copyright Clarity to ISTE Denver
Media Literacy Education in Asia: New Developments

Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Media Literacy Education
The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education helps educators gain confidence about their rights to use copyrighted materials in developing students' critical thinking and communication…
Digital Workshops for the Digital Nation
Renee Hobbs and her colleagues at the Media Education Lab developed the Digital Workshops for Parents and Educators as part of Frontline's "Digital Nation," premiering February 2, 2010.
Teaching About Copyright And Fair Use
Lesson plans and materials to help you teach about copyright and fair use in high school, university or graduate school.
Using Voice Thread for Media Literacy Education
Analyze and comment on media messages using Voice Thread!

Some of the publications of members of the Media Education Lab team:

(2009, September). The Power of Fair Use For Media Literacy Education. Afterimage, (37) 15 -18.
Renee Hobbs, Davina Pruitt-Mentle, and others. (2009, July). Internet Safety and Responsible Behavior Online. Threshold, (7) 19-24.
Michael RobbGrieco and Renee Hobbs. (2009, March). Media Use & Academic Achievement among African-American Elementary Children. Philadelphia: Temple University
Renee Hobbs. (2009). Best Practices Help End Copyright Confusion. Council Chronicle, (3) 12-13, 27.
Renee Hobbs and Jiwon Yoon. (2008, August). Creating Empowering Environments in Youth Media Organizations. Youth Media Reporter,
Culver, S.H.. (2008, June). Media Education Lab End of Year Report. Philadelphia: Temple University
RobbGrieco, M. Perez, A.C., Moore, D., Dainoff, B., Kiser, E.C. and Hobbs, R.. (2008, April). It’s a Media World After All: A Survey of Children’s Media and Technology Use. Philadelphia: Temple University
Donnelly, K.. (2008, March). Youth Participation and Media Literacy on The-N.com. SIMILE: Studies in Media and Information Literacy, (8)
Hobbs, R.. (2008, March). Copyright Confusion is Shortchanging our Students. Education Week , (27) 26, 29.