I Robots

Event Details:
Wednesday, November 7th, 12:30PM
Saint Vincent College Campus
Prep Hall
Latrobe, PA 15650
http://www.stvincent.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/communication

Event Description:
Screening of a film by a group of undergraduate students in the CA 271 Media Literacy course. This student-filmed documentary follows six college students who attempt to fast from their mobile devices and social media. The film explores these individuals’ reactions to the fast and their personal observations about media use and media literacy.

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Making 360º Media: A Conversation about Immersive Storytelling and Media Literacy

Event Details:
Online at https://global.digitalpromise.org/360-story-lab

Event Description:
During Media Literacy Week, Digital Promise Global’s 360º Story Lab will release the first in a series of Making 360º Media interviews with educators from around the world who are using immersive storytelling techniques to build students’ technology and production skills and develop their ability to identify and understand other perspectives. Alongside the interview series, we’ll share a collection of 360º videos created by young people to inspire positive action on issues they care about.

Digital Promise Global’s Making 360º Media interview series will be posted online on the 360º Story Lab.

Contact Information:
https://global.digitalpromise.org 
Twitter: @global_dp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalPromiseGlobal/

 

Speed Friendshipping

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 6th, 12:30PM
Saint Vincent College Campus
Carey Center
Latrobe, PA 15650
http://www.stvincent.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/communication

Event Description:
In a society where our phones are becoming our best friends, speed friendshipping can remind us that face-to-face interaction is important and should not be dismissed! A simple 10 minute commitment, this event encourages students to put away their phones and meet a variety of new people (and possibly future friends) in a speed dating-style environment.

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