Yonty Friesem - Leadership in Digital Media Literacy

The Media Education Lab, founded in 2003, promotes media literacy globally. It supports teachers through research, outreach, and professional development, including the Summer Institute in Digital Literacy. The lab emphasizes the importance of accessing, analyzing, and creating media, while fostering social responsibility. Research highlights the impact of media literacy in schools, addressing both tangible and emotional needs of educators. The lab's initiatives aim to equip educators with skills to implement media literacy effectively.

What is the primary focus of the Media Education Lab?

How does the Media Education Lab support media literacy?

Describe the professional development program mentioned in the text.

What were the outcomes observed during the two years of implementing media literacy in the elementary school?

Explain the significance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of the Media Education Lab's research.