Fast Friends

I have been reflecting on why my Virtually Viral friendships seem so important now. I realize that I know a Continue reading →

On Learning Outcomes & Standards for Media Literacy

Many people have asked me about standards for digital and media literacy and assessments that measure media literacy learning outcomes. Continue reading →

Teach the Power of Propaganda

Along with 300 other educators, activists and policymakers from across the United States and around the world, I participated in Continue reading →

Global Initiatives

The Media Education Lab has some ongoing research partnerships around the world. Since 2012, Professor Renee Hobbs has offered 32 Continue reading →

Take Joy

In my life as a learner, I have always followed my bliss. I had understood the educational power of flow, Continue reading →

National Ed Tech Plan 2016

I’ll be the first to admit that I have not been a fan of the federal government’s approach to educational Continue reading →

Digital Literacy on the Rise

Perhaps you saw the recent story in the New York Times about the new research on middle-school students’ digital literacy skills? This Continue reading →

Reflection on News Literacy

Unfettered criticism of news and media literacy education is essential in the search for best practices A new piece in Continue reading →