Empower Your Child's Media Literacy Journey
Media literacy equips students with critical thinking skills needed to navigate the digital world responsibly.
Media literacy equips students with critical thinking skills needed to navigate the digital world responsibly.
At MediaLitLab, we offer an innovative curriculum designed to engage middle school students and enhance their understanding of how media messages are constructed, how to recognize biases and evaluate and determine the credibility of online information.
Our 4-Day Summer Camp features interactive exercises, expert discussions and real-world examples to foster critical thinking and media literacy skills essential for the 21st century.
Chris has held leadership roles in content development that have helped to shape the world we live in today. As a producer on the venerated news magazine “60 Minutes” he worked closely with legendary reporter and anchor Dan Rather. After 14 years at CBS, he went on to work as a producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show, working closely with the inspiring host and her guests. Chris has received a Peabody Award and four Emmy awards for his work in broadcast television. Most recently he won two Emmy’s for his documentary work examining national issues through a local lens. The programs “Lone Star Crisis”, “Faith and Firepower” and “L.A. Under the Gun” were widely praised for their ability to present a fair and accurate representation of the opioid epidemic and gun violence in both Texas and Southern California. Learn more at nextcontentmedia.com.
Mary Anne has spent her career creating inspiring content as both a journalist and PR pro. She got her start in New York City promoting museums, financial firms and luxury hotels; then landed at ABC News’ award-winning newsmagazine 20/20 working alongside the legendary Barbara Walters and her entire team. While at ABC, she helped produce long-form specials for John Stossel and assisted on live events. Next, she became a producer at FOX Files and cable news shows at FNC and co-produced a doc for BRAVO. Upon her return to Texas, she became managing editor of statewide luxury lifestyle magazine Brilliant and then went on to lead the editorial vision for Austin Woman magazine for six years. Since 2011, she’s served clients on both sides of the camera (or mic) via MACMedia, a media consulting agency where she helps tell the stories of global tech leaders, healthcare startups, academic institutions, political think tanks, authors, filmmakers, musicians, nonprofit organizations and international conferences.
MediaLitLab's pilot program launches Tues., July 22 – Fri., July 25 from 9am to 1pm daily at the new Cedar Park Public Library located at 425 S. Parkwest Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Only 10 students will be accepted for this first cohort, so reserve your spot soon!
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Curriculum Overview
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Objective: To understand what media literacy is and why it’s important in today’s world.
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Cedar Park Public Library
Objective: To develop skills to analyze and interpret media messages critically.
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Cedar Park Public Library
Objective: To critically analyze the role of social media in shaping public opinion and personal beliefs...
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Cedar Park Public Library
Objective: To empower participants to create responsible media content and share it ethical...
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Join us for our first 4-Day MediaLitLab Class from July 22-25, 2025. Enhance your child's media literacy skills with hands-on learning and expert guidance. Now just $450 for four half-days (16-hours total) class time. A registration form with more details for you and your child will be sent upon order confirmation. Please include child's name and your email on the form.