Capturing America

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 2:00 PM
Faculty Technology Center, McEwen 215
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Event Description:
All members of the Hofstra University are invited to discuss how we “capture America” through our use of social media. Media Literacy week will culminate in a roundtable discussion of images, video, and text submitted to @hofmedialiteracy on Instagram.

Contact Information:
Instagram:@hofmedialiteracy

Mystery Lab: Media Literacy Edition

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 4:00 PM
Albany Public Library
105 Schuyler St | Albany, NY 12202
https://albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/4562096

Event Description:
Mystery Lab: Media Literacy Edition. Think you can identify fake news? Have what it takes to report on a story? Come test your skills using a range of methods including video games, research challenges, and hands on activities. For tweens and teens.

Contact Information:
Tor Loney, Librarian
loneyt@albanypubliclibrary.org

Front Page

Twitter: @@AlbanyNYLibrary

Can You Spot Fake News?

Event Details:
Thursday, November 7th, 4:30 PM
Carbone Auditorium
Utica College
1600 Burrstone Rd. | Utica, NY 13502

Event Description:
In a game show-style format, students and faculty will volunteer as contestants. They will be asked a series of questions about print and video news and also asked to view deep fake videos in an effort to distinguish what is real and fake. Every contestant will win a prize. Food will also be available.

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Threadgill, Assistant Professor of English (ejthread@utica.edu) &
Brett Orzechowski, Assistant Professor of Management and Media
https://www.utica.edu
Twitter: @ejthread
Twitter: @uticacollege
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uticacollege/