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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Helping Digital Natives Overcome Digital Naïveté: Four Steps to Media Literacy www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/l...

Helping Digital Natives Overcome Digital Naïveté: Four Steps to Media Literacy

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Aug 4

And even faithful photography will show a cold version of you, without your boundless movement nor the stampede of your waters nor the glorious sheen of your break taking rainbow! - Juan Bautista Ambrosetti #travelwithme

reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Aug 4

The writer's pen crushes under a desperate, futile movement as it attempts to describe you

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Aug 4

The artist's paintbrush will not find the right hues on the palette to copy your magnificent iridescences

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Aug 4

The strumming chords of the poet's lyre are extinguished by your horrendous roar

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Jul 26

Your work is incredible, Nick! Happy to be your fan!

reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Jul 25

It was a great resource for helping students understand media economics - thx @scottmccloud.bsky.social for being a grandparent of media literacy grandparentsofmedialiteracy.com/scott-mccloud

Scott | Grandparents of Media Literacy

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Jul 6

mediaeducationlab.com/blog/ncs-new... Here's why we should be hopeful about NC's new Social Media Literacy Law

NC's New Social Media Literacy Law | Media Education Lab

Media literacy educators and activists will undoubtedly be debating the merits (and the shortcomings) of the new state law, passed in N

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · May 19

TODAY: We're talking about children's picture books as a stimulus to activate media literacy competencies. MONDAY 2 PM EST. ONLINE.

Register now and join us for this 60-minute dialogue and discussion program with special guest presenter Neha Thakkar: mediaeducationlab.com/events/toget...

reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · May 6

Conan O'Brien's brief speech about (and with) Mark Twain should be taught in every American HS English class. Comedy acknowledges absurdity and glorious mess of being human. Keep on rocking in the free world!

The Mark Twain Prize celebrates Conan O'Brien

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · May 1

The depiction of cynicism and optimism in the media is addressed by the magnificent @popdetective who explores the belief that "nothing matters" in a depraved "mean world"
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Human Nature, Hope & Ice Cream

YouTube video by Pop Culture Detective

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 27

Ask questions to learn about media literacy. Check out the Media Literacy Bot developed by Getting Better Foundation. gettingbetterfoundation.org

reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 26

How to address political polarization in social studies education? Jeremy Stoddard describes a simulation game where HS students role play as political communication consultants. Students examine how issues are framed in different media markets! #AERA2025

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

Magnificent work from Abby Reisman and colleagues who are exploring the development of teachers' use of discussion skills in social studies classrooms #AERA2025

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are each other's best resources. We are each other's worst resources. How do we promote dialogue and discussion s about media, technology, and society in online contexts? Learn more about research on courageous conversations on Saturday at #AERA2025 youtu.be/4itQwsHhSjk

How Media Literacy Advances Active Listening and Intellectual Humility

YouTube video by Media Education Lab

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

The Supreme Court is now debating children's picture books - when are they coercive? In my book, I examine entertainment propaganda and educational indoctrination. Check it out! #AERA2025

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

Congrats to Phil Nichols, the new chair of @mclsig.bsky.social #AERA2025

AERA Media, Culture & Learning SIG (@mclsig.bsky.social)

The Media, Culture & Learning Special Interest Group of AERA Board Members: Dr. Danielle Filipiak, Chair Dr. Stephanie Rollag Yoon, Program Chair Dr. Anna Smith, Treasurer (managing this account)

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 25

The relationship between authors and audiences is so important. Critical consuming leads to innovation and creative work. It's another reason why media literacy is important for school, work, and citizenship. Thx
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Why Consuming Is Necessary for Creating

YouTube video by John Spencer

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 24

In an undergrad course called Education and Film, researchers Ali Sokken and colleague applied critical media literacy to #genAI reflecting on how students see it as a "learning tool and a cheating tool" #AERA2025

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 24

How do teachers understand multimodal literacies? Michalovich and colleagues found that teachers have a hierarchical perception of literacy, perceiving multimodal literacy as conflicting with core values #AERA2025

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Who is coming to Meow Wolf with me while at #AERA25?

reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Next week, I am happy to be participating in the Civic Engagement lecture series. What are the opportunities and challenges of generative AI as a tool for public information? Jim Ludes and Jim Langevin and I will certainly have a lively discussion! www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-enga...

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 22

Did you know? Pope Francis emphasized the importance of media literacy. Read more at:
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/...

When Pope Francis warned world about the potential and risks of AI - The Times of India

TECH NEWS : Pope Francis, who recently passed away at 88, consistently advocated for technology's ethical use. He cautioned against AI's misuse for manipulation,

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 19

My #AERA25 poster is done: How Media Literacy for Adults Advances Active Listening and Intellectual Humility aera25-aera.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx...

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reneehobbs.bsky.social @reneehobbs.bsky.social · Apr 18

"Whatever of social importance is done to-day, whether in politics, finance, manufacture, agriculture, charity, education, or other fields, must be done with the help of propaganda. Propaganda is the executive arm of the invisible government." Edward Bernays