Uncategorized - U.S. Media Literacy Week

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/

Media Literacy: Online Safety for Teens

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 5:00 PM
Community Room
Norfolk Public Library
139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA, 02056
https://norfolkpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/media-literacy-online-safety-for-teens/

Event Description:
Learn how to keep your personal information safe on social media with Norfolk Community Television (NCTV) and Norfolk PD’s Officer Michelle Palladini. Pizza will be provided! Grades 6-12
https://norfolkpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/media-literacy-online-safety-for-teens/

Contact Information:
Katy Woodhams, Executive Director
katy@norfolkcable.com
(508) 520-2780
https://norfolkcable.com/
Twitter: @norfolkcable
Instagram: @norfolkcable
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkCable/

Media Literacy: Facebook

Event Details:
Thursday, November 8th, 1:00 PM
Community Room
Norfolk Public Library
139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA, 02056
https://norfolkpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/media-literacy-facebook/

Event Description:
Norfolk Community Television (NCTV) will be at the library to help you learn the ins and outs of Facebook. There will be a general presentation as well as a q & a session where everyone will be able to ask their own specific questions. If you are having trouble with Facebook on a particular device please feel free to bring that with you. https://norfolkpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/media-literacy-facebook/

Media Literacy: Open House @ NCTV

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 5th, 5:00 PM
Norfolk Community Television
158 Main St Suite 5 Norfolk MA 02056
https://norfolkcable.com/

Event Description:
In honor of National Media Literacy Week this year, join the staff, board, and members at NCTV for an open house! Stop by to see our facility, chat with some of our users, and generate ideas about your next hit show. Come as you are and when you can, we’re happy to see you! We might even give you a sneak peak at our new construction. https://norfolkcable.com/