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SUMMARY:Finally\, A Tool that Unlocks Information Literacy for Students
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow educators for an engaging online event featuring Sooth—the only internet search platform designed to enhance information literacy and critical thinking for students from middle school through college. Sooth enables learners to search exclusively across thousands of credible news\, research\, and information sources entirely free of ads\, unreliable content\, and distractions. Sooth helps learners cultivate and enhance their information literacy skills with features like AllSides Media Bias Ratings and NewsGuard Trust Scores. We will also explore our one-of-a-kind misinformation toolkit where students can engage and critique real instances of misinformation\, an increasingly urgent skill in our complicated content landscape. This interactive session will provide practical examples and strategies that you can apply directly in your classroom. Participants will also receive a special Promo Code to begin using Sooth in their classrooms immediately. \nWatch 2min demo: https://vimeo.com/914852640\nSign-up for 30-day free trial: https://app.sooth.fyi/signup\nFAQ: https://sooth.fyi/faq
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/finally-a-tool-that-unlocks-information-literacy-for-students/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sooth.fyi":MAILTO:https://sooth.fyi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T130000
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UID:7070-1729598400-1729602000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Literacies! A 4-Part Audio Series Launch
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the first episode of Literacies! In this four-part series\, we’re talking to experts about why media\, data\, information\, and financial literacies are critical skill sets for modern life. We’ll give you a quick dive into what it means\, how it impacts you\, and things you can do to skill up. \nThe first episode launching October 22\, 2024 features a conversation between host Katherine Hicks\, Dr. Muira McCammon\, and Media Services librarian lisa Hooper. They talk about Media Literacy and\, more specifically the concept of platform power\, exploring what it is\, what it means for you\, and ways you can regain agency.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/literacies-a-4-part-audio-series-launch/
LOCATION:Tulane University\, 7001 Freret St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T110000
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: Elections and GenZ Voters - Navigating the Digital Landscape
DESCRIPTION:DCN Global continues its mission to equip media professionals and engaged citizens with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital world during this critical global election year. Since launching this initiative in early 2024\, DCN has hosted a series of informative discussions aimed at combating disinformation and promoting informed decision-making in elections. \nThe third session in this series will take place on October 22 at 10.00 a.m. ET and will focus on GenZ voters and their unique role in the digital age. In this discussion\, Gen Z digital communicators from around the world will delve into important topics such as identifying disinformation\, understanding the impact of social media on elections\, and using digital tools to promote informed voting. \nSpeakers  \n\nSorana Horsia\, Editor\, Genzette\, Romania \nBongekile Filana\, Chairperson & Digital Literacy Lead\, National Youth ICT Council SA\, South Africa\nGabriel Matthew Lopez\, Area Coordinator\, CYAN Pilipinas\, Digital Literacy Advocate\, YNFORM\, Philippines \nGuilherme Boer\, Student\, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM)\, Brazil \n\nModerator  \n\nDiana Filimon\, DCN Global team member\, Romania \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of the global conversation on protecting election integrity. Register here to join us on October 22 and help shape a more informed and resilient digital space for GenZ voters and beyond!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/online-discussion-elections-and-genz-voters-navigating-the-digital-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T170000
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CREATED:20241008T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T153644Z
UID:7122-1729497600-1729875600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:"Trust Me" Documentary Worldwide Watch Party
DESCRIPTION: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 Roko Belic and experts like Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker\, Poynter’s Aaron Sharockman\, Pulitzer Prized Journalist Jeffrey Gettleman\, and Black Girl Film Camp’s Jimmeka Anderson.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/trust-me-documentary-worldwide-watch-party-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T190513Z
UID:7156-1729468800-1729900799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-week-in-rhode-island/
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20240923T160536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T160546Z
UID:7098-1729468800-1729900799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:MisinfoDay In Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHow will MisinfoDay In Your Classroom work this year? \n1. MisinfoDay In Your Classroom Resource Walkthrough\, October 7 from 6–7 p.m. PT. In this virtual event co-hosted with Teachers for an Informed Public\, MisinfoDay program manager Liz Crouse will review the MisinfoDay Resource Library and walk you through “What’s Your Frame? How We Make Sense of Uncertain Situations\,” a new lesson created by CIP co-founder Kate Starbird that helps students understand how people can look at the same set of facts and come to different conclusions – about the existence of aliens\, the legitimacy of elections\, and everything in between. (Clock hours offered for WA educators!) \n2. Access misinformation-themed escape room materials to play online or in person at lokisloop.org. \n3. Use one of the lessons or escape room with your students during U.S. Media Literacy Week. We’ll provide access for educators to a MisinfoDay padlet where you can share photos and takeaways from your class and make connections across classrooms.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/misinfoday-in-your-classroom/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231018T192621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192625Z
UID:6863-1698174000-1698177600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:School Librarians as Leaders for Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:School librarians are the information literacy experts in all schools that have a librarian. They often build relationships with all students in their schools across many years\, and they have relationships with all educators in their buildings and awareness of all curricular areas. They are trained in the pedagogy of inquiry and deep experience in collaboration. And school librarians have the commitment to being the guardians of well-reasoned thinking about credibility\, sourcing\, and truth. This interactive webinar will showcase the work of Project Look Sharp in training and supporting school librarians to be leaders for media literacy in their schools\, including PD resources and information about efforts to scale this work up on a national level. \n\n\n\nWhen you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here\, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/school-librarians-as-leaders-for-media-literacy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231018T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T181808Z
UID:6859-1698174000-1698177600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Media Literacy Week with PBS NewsHour Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This live conversation aims to help educators understand media literacy and how to help students understand and work within our current media landscape.\n\n\nOnce you fill out this form\, we’ll email you with the Zoom link.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/celebrate-media-literacy-week-with-pbs-newshour-classroom/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231016T145901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T150001Z
UID:6820-1698174000-1698177600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Media Literacy Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:Conversations about the impact media and technology are having on youth are universal. But what about its effects on older generations? There are over 100 million people over the age of 50 in the United States and by 2030\, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or older. What unique challenges do older adults face when navigating the complicated technology and information landscape? What support and resources are currently available to them and what more do they need? Join us for a discussion with the AARP and Trend Micro\, two organizations focused on understanding and addressing these very questions. \n\nWhen you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here\, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-across-generations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T190000
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CREATED:20231010T200419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T200419Z
UID:6778-1698174000-1698177600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Hi Barbie: Feminism and Gender Representation in Media
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Crest College’s Communication Department welcomes Elizabeth Ortiz for Media Literacy Week 2023! Join us on October 24th at 7:00pm for Elizabeth’s lecture “Hi Barbie: Feminism & Gender Representation in Media” in The Miller Family Building room 33. \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/hi-barbie-feminism-and-gender-representation-in-media/
LOCATION:Cedar Crest College\, Miller Family Building\, Allentown\, PA\, 18103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231012T173940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T174035Z
UID:6809-1698170400-1698174000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Help Students Find & Judge Credible Information
DESCRIPTION:Join Media Savvy Citizens for an online event where we’ll equip you with an overview on how to get our students used to ways to find and judge reliable\, valid information from credible sources on the internet. In today’s digital age\, it’s crucial for students to discern reliable sources from unreliable ones. Their expert speakers will share valuable tips and strategies to teach students how to build habits in students to find and judge credible information effectively. Media Savvy Citizens will provide an overview on their latest Finding Reliable Sources course. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and empower students to become critical thinkers and participants! \nLearn more here.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/help-students-find-judge-credible-information/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231006T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T145723Z
UID:6760-1698166800-1698170400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:PBS Teachers Talk: Critical Media Literacy in High School Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join a roundtable of five teachers to discuss how they’re approaching teaching critical media literacy at the high school level. Each teacher went through the PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification credentialing program\, which seeks to deepen educators’ understanding of how to bring media literacy and media making into preK-12 curricula. They’ll share insights they gained from the program\, their experiences implementing critical media literacy instruction in their classrooms\, and answer your questions on how you can do the same \nWhen you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here\, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/teachers-talk-critical-media-literacy-in-high-school-classrooms/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231012T210334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T210348Z
UID:6812-1698159600-1698163200@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Sifting Through the Spectacle: How Media Literacy Can Help Us Interpret Political Messages
DESCRIPTION:Join NAMLE and SRVCE for a virtual workshop that explores media literacy in the context of political messaging. We’ll learn about how journalists cover elections\, ways that political advertising seeks to persuade us\, and tools for decoding media messages. \n\nWhen you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here\, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/sifting-through-the-spectacle-how-media-literacy-can-help-us-interpret-political-messages/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231011T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T171425Z
UID:6785-1698148800-1698152400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Insights on How to Build a Civil Digital Ecosystem for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab & Roblox partnered together to conduct a study into what policy\, education\, and technological innovations would be necessary to facilitate a civil online world for young people. The study convened over 100 experts from around the globe into the Civility Working Group to develop a set of recommendations. Join this panel of members from the working group to hear more about their recommendations and future roadmap for enacting these essential changes. \nWhen you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here\, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/insights-on-how-to-build-a-civil-digital-ecosystem-for-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231023T185535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T185535Z
UID:6872-1698080400-1698084000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Theaters of War
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Paul Meek Library at the University of Tennessee at Martin to celebrate Media Literacy Week with a special film screening of “Theaters of War: How the Pentagon and the CIA took Hollywood.” The film looks at the influence of the US military on and behind the screen and will be following by a discussion time. \nThe film will be shown in Room 118 (Media Center) of the library on Tuesday\, October 24 at 4 p.m.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/film-screening-theaters-of-war/
LOCATION:University of Tennessee at Martin\, Wayne Fisher Dr\, Martin\, TN 38237\, Martin\, TN\, 38237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231023T190056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T190056Z
UID:6874-1698019200-1698451199@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Marietta College Media Literacy Week Daily Events
DESCRIPTION:Marietta College has planned the following events for students (click on each day to learn more): \nMonday: Media Literacy Week ACCESS — Students can learn more about media literacy and take away resources on accessing relevant information at an info table event. \nTuesday: Media Literacy Week ANALYZE — A Pizza and Info Luncheon will feature two guest speakers\, Ann Stephens ’88 (Senior Marketing Manager and Team Lead for Consumer Marketing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital) and Lynn Dosky (Managing Editor\, Consumer/Patient Content Marketing & Public Relations Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital) – discussing analyzing media and its importance for students. \nWednesday: Media Literacy Week EVALUATE — Students can play “Clickbait the Game” and learn to identify credible vs misleading news sources. \nThursday: Media Literacy Week CREATE — The Clickbait Game continues to develop evaluative skills. \nFriday: Media Literacy Week ACT — Students make “word bubble” pledges on media literacy action steps and receive candy treats.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/marietta-college-media-literacy-week-daily-events/
LOCATION:Marietta College\, 215 5th St\, Marietta\, OH\, 45750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231011T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T183926Z
UID:6798-1697846400-1698796799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:"Trust Me" Documentary Worldwide Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:🌍 Join us for a groundbreaking global online watch party of the thought-provoking documentary\, “Trust Me”! 🎥✨ \n📅 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. 🌟🕊️ \n🤔 Have you ever wondered about the influence of media on our perception of reality? This eye-opening film will take you on a captivating exploration of the need for media literacy in today’s fast-paced\, information-driven world. 💡 \n🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity in celebration of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week to be part of a worldwide movement toward greater media literacy and peace. Invite your friends\, family\, and colleagues to join us for an unforgettable watch party that will leave you inspired and empowered! 🌍✨ \n👉 Click this link to RSVP and secure your virtual seat in this groundbreaking event. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉👀
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/trust-me-documentary-worldwide-watch-party/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Post-MLW Events,Pre-MLW Event,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20231003T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T181255Z
UID:6756-1697760000-1698537599@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Media Literacy Week Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Media Literacy Week – Virtual Film Festival\nco-presented by Women Make Movies & the Media Education Foundation\nOctober 23-27\, 2023\nWomen 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. \nThe festival will include the following films from Women Make Movies:\n\n\nFATTITUDE (dir. Lindsey Averill and Viridiana Lieberman)\nTHE R-WORD (dir. Amanda Lukoff)\nA WOMAN ON THE OUTSIDE (dir. Lisa Riordan Seville and Zara Katz)\nMUSLIM IN AMERICA (dir. Deeyah Khan)\nSLAYING THE DRAGON & SLAYING THE DRAGON RE-LOADED (dir. Deborah Gee and Elaine Kim)\n\n\nAnd the following films from the Media Education Foundation:\n\n\nBEYOND THE STRAIGHT & NARROW (dir. Katherine Sender)\nBEHIND THE SHIELD (featuring Dave Zirin)\nKILLING US SOFTLY 4 (featuring Jean Kilbourne)\nLATINOS BEYOND REEL (dir. Chyng Sun and Miguel Picker)\nTHEATRES OF WAR (dir. Roger Stahl)\n\n\nYou will be sent a link and password to access the festival on October 20\, 2023. Register here!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/3rd-annual-media-literacy-week-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Pre-MLW Event,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221020T200311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T200311Z
UID:6651-1666722600-1666728000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:"15 Minutes of Shame" Screening @ Loyola University\, Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Loyola University\, Maryland is hosting a screening and discussing of 15 Minutes of Shame\, a timely and powerful documentary film that examines public shaming in modern-day culture. For more information about attending this screening\, please contact Dr. Stephanie Flores-Koulish (SFloreskoulish@loyola.edu).
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/15-minutes-of-shame-screening-loyola-university-maryland/
LOCATION:Loyola University\, Maryland\, 4501 N Charles St\,\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T004103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T014944Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity in the Newsroom: Building an Equitable Press
DESCRIPTION:Newsrooms have increased their diversity efforts in recent years\, still\, there is a lot of room for improvement. As part of Media Literacy Week\, join us for a panel discussion featuring journalists and leaders in the field talking about the challenging path of amplifying voices and perspectives of communities that have been historically underrepresented in media.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/diversity-in-the-newsroom-building-an-equitable-press/
LOCATION:Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)\, Event Center\, 455 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T005757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015023Z
UID:6551-1666720800-1666724400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join this conversation with PEN America\, where they will highlight their recent report Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools.This report on book bans offers the first comprehensive look at the bans throughout the 2021-22 school year. Join PEN America’s Nadine Farid Johnson to discuss their findings. The conversation will feature insight from teachers working against these trends to ensure their students have the freedom to read. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/banned-in-the-usa-the-growing-movement-to-censor-books-in-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221005T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015115Z
UID:6409-1666717200-1666720800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Truth\, Reason and Critical Thinking:  Resources for Integrating Media Analysis for Grades 5-12
DESCRIPTION:Project Look Sharp’s Director of Curriculum and Staff Development\, Chris Sperry\, will give an overview of free resources – including hundreds of lessons – for teaching about sourcing\, accuracy and bias in media messages. Project Look Sharp’s Constructivist Media Decoding approach integrates inquiry-based\, student-centered\, curriculum-driven media analysis for teaching core subject area content and habits of questioning. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/truth-reason-and-critical-thinking-resources-for-integrating-media-analysis-for-grades-5-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221004T210133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015158Z
UID:6375-1666717200-1666720800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Spotting election misinformation and understanding motivations behind how and why it spreads
DESCRIPTION:We need to move beyond the unhelpful term “fake news” to more precisely identify the common types of misleading\, inaccurate and false information that we are likely to encounter in the runup to the elections. We will discuss motivations behind different types of propagators of misinformation and learn fact-checking basics to feel more confident that we will be sharing and acting on accurate\, credible information. By having a deeper understanding of misinformation\, we can become less susceptible to it and more likely to prioritize reliable\, verified sources of news and information. \nThis webinar is the second installment of a three-part series\, brought to you by The News Literacy Project. This session is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters. To learn more about election misinformation\, please visit our website: https://newslit.org/election2022 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/spotting-election-misinformation-and-understanding-motivations-behind-how-and-why-it-spreads/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T173000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221020T200104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T200127Z
UID:6649-1666713600-1666719000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:"15 Minutes of Shame" Film Screening @ Brooklyn College
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn College is hosting a screening and discussing of 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 Michelle Ciulla Lipkin (mciullalipkin@namle.net).
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/15-minutes-of-shame-film-screening-brooklyn-college/
LOCATION:Brooklyn College\, 2900 Bedford Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T004123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T203945Z
UID:6526-1666711800-1666722600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Fool Proof: Essential Strategies for Thriving in the Era of Fake News
DESCRIPTION:What strategies\, tools\, and habits can we cultivate in order to withstand misinformation and fake news? Librarian Di Zhang shares his biggest lessons from nearly a decade of teaching information and media literacy and engaging with conspiracy theorists and trolls. Come for the tips and stay for the lively discussion! \nhttps://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/fool-proof-essential-strategies-for-thriving-in-the-era-of-fake-news/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T004155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015356Z
UID:6534-1666706400-1666710000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Making Space: How art and media literacy can reshape notions of disability and representation
DESCRIPTION:This panel conversation\, with composer and performer Molly Joyce\, artist Kyah Probst and media literacy expert Elizaveta Friesem\, will explore how media\, such as music\, art\, and other forms of self-expression\, can support inclusion and identity-making\, especially for those with disabilities. Molly and Kyah will showcase projects meaningful to them\, and discuss their work and experiences as creators\, and Elizaveta will provide perspectives on how media literacy can shift conversations about representation in ways that support and empower more people. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/making-space-how-art-and-media-literacy-can-reshape-notions-of-disability-and-representation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T004157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015432Z
UID:6536-1666702800-1666706400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Building Digital Citizenship Community
DESCRIPTION:Digital citizenship learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. It occurs at home\, in conversations online\, with friends\, at the library and many other moments. in libraries\, at playgrounds\, with friends and in quiet\, contemplative moments. How can the larger school community help students learn to be safe and positive digital citizens?\nThis webinar will present some ideas for learning digital citizenship skills across a local community. Presented in partnership by Carrie Rogers-Whitehead\, founder of Digital Respons-Ability and Sylvia Stein\, the founder of StickTogether\, attendees will leave with both out-of-the-box and out-of-the-classroom ideas. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/building-digital-citizenship-community/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015511Z
UID:6535-1666699200-1666702800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Group Chat: Adolescent Wellbeing Online
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that teens are deeply immersed in online spaces – for better and for worse. How do their online activities impact their wellbeing? Emily Weinstein and Carrie James from Project Zero surveyed 3\,500 teens to understand how youth today must navigate their digital lives. Next Gen Public Media Youth Fellows Faiza Ashar and Jaden Thompson share their own perspectives as young people who are trying to figure things out for themselves.\nGroup Chat: Teens and Adults in Conversation \nAs part of our By/With/For Youth: Inspiring Next Gen Public Media Audiences project\, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center presents three conversations between experts and youth around topics in youth digital culture\, moderated by educator Dwight Dunston. Together\, adults and teens explore issues like what kids are watching online\, where they get their news\, how they maintain a sense of well-being in the digital world\, and what it’s like to collaborate with public media professionals to produce content. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/group-chat-adolescent-wellbeing-online/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260523T122853
CREATED:20221019T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T213346Z
UID:6615-1666569600-1667001599@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:During Media Literacy Week\, Women Make Movies and the Media Education Foundation are excited to partner to bring you a selection of films that take a critical look at media images\, messages\, and the corporate systems that produce them. \nThese films will be available to watch throughout the week. Register using the link below and additional information about accessing the full films will be sent during Media Literacy Week! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/2022-film-festival/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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