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  • Balance Your Brain

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    A webinar facilitated by Jessi McCarthy, Freedom Forum, First Amendment Educational Content Manager.

    Free

  • Influence, Bias, & Democracy

    Austin Public Library (Twin Oaks Branch) 1800 S 5th St., Austin, TX, United States

    Influence, Bias, & Democracy is an hour-long presentation examining the notion of cognitive bias within the context of the basic communication model. We'll explore how modern media has fundamentally changed how we influence each other and how this can affect multicultural democracies.

    Free

  • “15 Minutes of Shame” Film Screening @ Arizona State University

    Arizona State University Tempe, AZ, United States

    Arizona State University is hosting a screening and discussion of the film 15 Minutes of Shame, a timely and powerful documentary film that examines virtual public shaming in modern-day culture. For more information about attending this screening, please contact Dr. Kristy Roschke (carver@asu.edu).

    Free

  • Documentary Screening: “Trust Me” (2020)

    Denison Libraries and Department of Communication Granville, OH, United States

    This event includes three parts: a screening of the documentary "Trust Me" (2020), a student and faculty respondent panel, and an audience question & answer segment.

    Free
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    Outside the Frame: Teaching Media Literacy Through Film

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Kendra Hodgson of Women Make Movies and Alexandra Peterson of Media Education Foundation will show clips from the week’s available films and discuss how to incorporate documentaries into your classroom as vehicles to explore key media literacy concepts.

    Free

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    3rd Annual Media Literacy Week Film Festival

    Media Literacy Week – Virtual Film Festival co-presented by Women Make Movies & the Media Education Foundation October 23-27, 2023 Women Make Movies and the Media Education Foundation are partnering to bring you a selection of films that take a critical look at media images, messages, and the corporate systems that produce them. The festival will include […]

    Free

  • “Trust Me” Documentary Worldwide Watch Party

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    🌍 Join us for a groundbreaking global online watch party of the thought-provoking documentary, "Trust Me"! 🎥✨ 📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st at 12:00 AM through October 31st, as we embark on a journey to explore the power of media literacy in building a world of peace and understanding. 🌟🕊️ 🤔 Have […]

    Free

  • Podcast Mini Series

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Allyed and Shifting Schools are hosting a special three part mini series to help educators sustain the conversation and continue their learning. Starting on Monday of Media Literacy Week, and the following Mondays for those three weeks, a new episode drops!

    Free

  • Marietta College Media Literacy Week Daily Events

    Marietta College 215 5th St, Marietta, OH, United States

    Marietta College has planned the following events for students (click on each day to learn more): Monday: Media Literacy Week ACCESS — Students can learn more about media literacy and take away resources on accessing relevant information at an info table event. Tuesday: Media Literacy Week ANALYZE — A Pizza and Info Luncheon will feature […]

    Free
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    Penn State Media Literacy Week Kick-Off Event: Finding Your Civic Voice in a Loud Media World

    Penn State University State College, PA, United States

    Learn tools and techniques to thrive in a highly mediated, digital, and saturated world—especially as a presidential election season nears. We’ll discuss how political messaging works to impact us for better or worse, how journalism and other forms of media shape our understanding of elections and important civic issues, and how we can equip ourselves […]

    Free

  • Media Literacy, AI & Journalism: the Challenges and Opportunities

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Artificial Intelligence has led journalists to question how they’ll report. While the benefits of AI include simplifying complex topics and assisting with questions for interviews, many find it can’t always be trusted. At this event presented in partnership with the Center for Communication, experts in the field from SmartNews, The Information, The Center for Public Integrity, Vanity Fair and more discuss […]

    Free

  • Productive Conversations without Confrontation

    When a friend or loved one shares a viral hoax, fabricated photo or conspiracy theory, how do you respond? With the holiday season and a presidential election ahead of us, we can expect to encounter rumors and falsehoods along with heated debate. We each have an opportunity within our networks of influence to build understanding […]

    Free

  • MisinfoDay In Your Classroom

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Join the UW's Center for an Informed Public and WSU's Edward R. Murrow College of Communication from your classroom as we learn how to navigate complex information environments and make informed decisions about what to believe online. How will MisinfoDay In Your Classroom work this year? 1. MisinfoDay In Your Classroom Resource Walkthrough, October 7 […]

    Free

  • Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island

    Rhode Island PBS and The Public's Radio, in collaboration with the Media Education Lab, are excited to co-present Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island! Check out our Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island webpage regularly to find the most updated collection of resources and events to support participation in the Ocean State.

  • “Trust Me” Documentary Worldwide Watch Party

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Host a "Trust Me" virtual watch party at your home, school, library, or with your employee resource group! The Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism awarded film brings awareness to people's need for media literacy to foster peace, hope, resilience, trust, lessen polarization, and preserve democracy. It features stories from around the globe filmed by Oscar-nominated […]

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    Media Literacy Week Opening Event with Thomson Reuters: The Power of Image in Journalism

    Thomson Reuters New York, NY, United States

    For the opening event of the 10th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, NAMLE is partnering with Thomson Reuters for a half-day event on the importance of visual literacy and photography in journalism, especially when covering conflict. Join this event to hear from working and student journalists to hear how they approach coverage and capturing conflicts […]

  • Workshop: Accessing Paywalled Newspapers at Tulane University

    Tulane University 7001 Freret St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Have you ever tried to read an article in the New York Times, nola.com, or a historical newspaper online, only to hit a paywall? Tulane University Libraries (TUL) can help! We provide access to thousands of digital newspapers from the 17th-century to present and around the globe. Due to licensing restrictions, this workshop limited to […]

  • In Libraries We Trust: How Libraries Can Lead the Way in Fighting Misinformation

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Library patrons are bombarded with information daily, but the line between fact and fiction is often blurred. Misinformation and bias are rampant on social media, eroding the public’s confidence in what they read online. Spam, clickbait, and malicious websites masquerade as legitimate news sources. AI-generated content and the increasing commodification of search engines like Google […]

  • Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: A Hands-On Introduction

    Renton Technical College Library 3000 NE 4th St. Building C (Second Floor), Renton, WA, United States

    Join IT specialists from Renton Technical College for a 90-minute exploration of generative AI. Learn about large language models, the ethics of AI and how these tools are transforming industries. Discover what AI can and can't do, get an overview of popular tools and find out how they can boost your productivity. Whether you're curious […]

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    Banned Books & Events: From Censorship to Access with Drag Story Hour

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    In an era where the landscape of censorship is rapidly evolving, libraries and educational institutions face new challenges in promoting freedom of expression and media literacy. This panel discussion explores how the concept of banned events is emerging as the next iteration of the long-standing issue of banned books. With a focus on Drag Story […]

    Free
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    Be An Informed Citizen: Media Literacy & the 2024 White House Race

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    The political landscape is littered with disinformation, and journalists must navigate a cluttered digital landscape and new technology like artificial intelligence, in order to report on candidates and engage voters. Media thought leaders share lessons learned from previous elections, and how news consumers can check content for truth and accuracy.

    Free

  • Media Literacy Week at UTK

    John C Hodges Library 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN, United States

    Get ready for Media Literacy Week at UTK! Media Literacy Week offers a week-long lineup of events designed to connect with the Volunteer community and strengthen media literacy skills. Highlights include interactive tabling such as “Clickbait or Cupcake,” the “Bite for Byte” AI presentation, Makerspace workshops for creating meme buttons, curated displays of books and resources, […]

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    Your News Diet & Your Mental Health in an AI Driven World

    Penn State University State College, PA, United States

    Thanks to social media and other channels, we see more news than ever before. It’s easy to let things pass us by without reflecting on or thinking critically about what we see. But as the information ecosystem becomes more complex with AI generated content, blurred lines between fact and fiction make intentional, reflective engagement with […]

    Free

  • ACT Elementary Media Literacy Curriculum Launch

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Dr. Tara Zimmerman (TWU) and Dr. Faith Rogow (Insighters Education) will be joining Dr. Dan Krutka's Teaching Social Studies EC-6 class to kickoff U.S. Media Literacy Week. They will share their recently launched open-access ACT (Awareness and Critical Thinking Activities) Media Literacy Curriculum for grades K-5 that is intended to build students’ media literacy and […]

  • Seeing Is Believing: 19th Century Hoaxes in American Media

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    The 19th century was the era of hoaxes and humbug in the United States. Promoted by the likes of PT Barnum, Americans paid good money to see for themselves evidence of mermaids, giants, and other wonders. How did they guard against deception in the 19th century? And how can we, in the context of social […]

  • Inside Your Local News: A Conversation With the Renton Reporter

    Renton Technical College Unity Center 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA, United States

    Go beyond the headlines and learn how local news gets made! Join journalists from the Renton Reporter for a lively conversation about the stories happening right now in your backyard, and how to spot untrustworthy news. Program Flow (60 minutes): Welcome & introductions (5 min) Panel discussion with moderator (35 min) Audience Q&A (15 min) […]

  • Navigating the Infodemic: Public Safety, Health & the Environment

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Social media allows anyone to dole out dubious advice on climate change and other vital areas of health and safety. With medical and science information readily available, it’s easy to be vulnerable to misinformation and be put at risk, especially when the message is fear-based. A panel of experts shares how reliable scientific studies and […]

  • In Our Media Literacy Era: Fandom, Politics, and the Power of Critical Support

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    This Media Literacy Week, we’re talking fandom, politics, and critical thinking, all through the lens of Taylor Swift. The Media Education Lab and Swifties4Hope team up to explore how the worlds of fandom and politics overlap and diverge. Together, we’ll reflect on how we can support our favorite political candidates passionately while still thinking independently. […]

    Free