Error message

  • Deprecated function: Array and string offset access syntax with curly braces is deprecated in include_once() (line 20 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/file.phar.inc).
  • Deprecated function: The behavior of unparenthesized expressions containing both '.' and '+'/'-' will change in PHP 8: '+'/'-' will take a higher precedence in include_once() (line 1387 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type int in element_children() (line 6656 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).
  • Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in drupal_get_feeds() (line 394 of /home/ajf4dp7gpipz/dev.mediaeducationlab.com/includes/common.inc).

Topics

Contemporary Propaganda

With the rise of memes, sponsored content, deep fake videos, and so-called "fake news," the study of contemporary propaganda is more important than ever before. Because propaganda activates strong emotions, simplifies information, appeals to audience values, and attacks opponents, it can bypass critical thinking. Media literacy pedagogies help to counteract the power of propaganda.

Events

Massachusetts School Libraries Association MSLA 2020

DIGI URI MEDIA CLUB - CONVERGENCE CULTURE

Join us on Monday, February 3 at 9 AM EST for a free online book club discussion with the Media Education Lab!

Free Public Workshop Series: How to Start a Civic Media Project

Teaching Resources

Internet: Indispensable or Evil?
Guided inquiry & viewing of Adam Ruins the Internet helps learners reflect on the pros and cons of media regulation.
Set Your Motivation

Reflect on why digital and media literacy matters for learning and teaching

Mind Over Media: Analyzing Contemporary Propaganda

Explore the crowdsourced gallery of over 2,500 examples from around the world

Copyright

Help students understand how copyright and fair use supports digital learning

All About Media

Books for young learners: It's never to early to be smart about media!

Research and Scholarship

  • Hobbs, R., Stauffer, J., Frost, R. & Davis, A...(1988,January).How First Time Viewers Comprehend Editing Journal of Communication,50-60.
  • Hobbs, R...(1988,January). Stop(ping) the Presses! Christian Science Monitor,.
  • Hobbs, R. ..(1988,).Review of "The Media Lab" by S. Brand Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media,119-121.
  • Hobbs, R. ..(1988,).Liberal bias? Review of "The Media Elite," by S. R. Lichter, S. Rothman and L. Lichter Journal of Communication,p. 154-157.
  • Hobbs, R. ..(1987,).Review of "The Cult of Information" by Theodore Roszak Journal of Communication ,159-161.

Pages