Julie Smith is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading expert in media literacy. As a professor at both Webster and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Julie specializes in media literacy, advertising analysis, social media, digital literacy and Web 2.0 approaches. With digital media part of our daily lives, Julie makes a strong case for integrating media literacy in our schools and homes. She teaches audiences around the country how to access and utilize Web 2.0 tools, and supports educators in understanding how to embrace and leverage news concepts (like social media) rather than fear them.
Media literacy education has been her passion since 1997.