Learning Lab Series: Media Literacy in Early Childhood I

Course Description

The Learning Lab Series, Media Literacy in Early Childhood, is a fully virtual, synchronous 10-hour workshop series for Early Childhood professionals who work directly with young children and families.

Throughout this series, professionals are guided through the need for media literacy education, how children learn with digital media, and the importance of understanding media representations. Discover techniques to support children strengthen their critical inquiry skills in a world filled with digital and non-digital media.

Terms available for delivery: Fall, Spring, Summer

Who Should Register?

This course was designed for early childhood professionals working directly with young children.

More about Erikson's Learning Labs

Erikson’s Learning Labs are interactive virtual sessions that support real-time collaboration and meaningful professional growth, offering a deep dive into key early childhood topics. Educators apply strategies between sessions and return to reflect and strengthen their practice together.

Learning Labs are typically delivered as a series of six, 90-minute workshops with a 10 minute reflective activity. Learners participate in the series in cohorts of up to 25 learners. The Learning Lab series accounts for a total of 10 hours of professional development. Each Learning Lab is typically delivered with three to four weeks between each session.