Educators are invited to join the Pulitzer Center for a virtual conversation exploring the relationship between media literacy and mental health. Pulitzer Center staff and an educator panel will examine the questions: 1. How can media literacy skills support student mental health? 2. How can educators prioritize mental health (for our students, and ourselves) when […]
This free virtual event and live Q&A is hosted by one of Trend Micro's internet safety experts and covers a wide range of technology issues that every family is facing in some way today. They cover tips on the latest popular apps and games, managing screen time, dealing with conflict online, using the camera wisely, […]
Join Renton Technical College for an engaging panel discussion on what it means to thrive as a digital citizen in the age of confusing and unreliable information environments. Gain insights, ask questions, and leave empowered to take charge of your digital presence and make more informed choices. This is a hybrid event. Location: Renton Highlands […]
Structure, Organization and Activities The 2023 International Symposium will involve a hybrid series of presentations, dialogues, keynotes, cultural activities and engagements over a four-day period focused on Peace, Culture and Social Justice. Everything will be disseminated open-access via ZOOM and Facebook Live, then uploaded to DCMÉT's YouTube channel with the consent of presenters. We are […]
Join this free documentary screening co-hosted by the Alaska Teen Media Institute, UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications, The Northern Light and KRUA. Open to all students, staff, faculty and the community. Doors open at 6 p.m. The film begins at 6:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion on the film and […]
Denison University's Department of Communication and Denison Libraries will host a film screening of the 2020 documentary "Coded Bias." After the film screening, a panel of student respondents will share remarks with the audience of peers.
A healthy democracy requires that its citizens have access to reliable information and the skills to analyze and evaluate that information. This webinar will explore different ways in which media literacy and democracy intersect. Moderated by NAMLE’s Executive Director, the discussion will include how election officials are navigating false information about elections, how different types […]
Join this conversation with authors of the acclaimed book Civics for the World to Come: Committing to Democracy in Every Classroom to learn how civics education can help students use their voices toward creating an equitable and just world. A summary of the book can be found here. The conversation will cover: –General overview –What […]
As Media Literacy Week winds down, join this conversation with NAMLE’s staff and board of directors to find out more about the work of the organization and its priorities. Get a chance to ask questions and share your thoughts on national efforts to advance media literacy education. When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media […]
Today's educators are often excited about teaching media literacy with their students, but often don't have the time to find media examples for decoding or ways to build media decoding into their already full curriculum. This highly interactive webinar will showcase Project Look Sharp's free resources for educators - including more than 850 free media […]
Free online workshop for grade K-12 educators. Register here! Ready to help your students share their voices? Podcasts are a great place to start. Students build both traditional literacy and media literacy skills as they research, write and share their learning about any concept or topic of interest. Connect podcasting to a unit you’ve already […]
Join the library and University of Kansas Associate Professor Ashley Muddiman for an evening of intentional bridge building during Media Literacy Week. Our topic will be productive conversations without confrontation. We’ll watch the News Literacy Project’s collaboration with the National Institute for Civil Discourse and the League of Women Voters, then share a community conversation […]
This three hour event for high school students will focus on what students should know about artificial intelligence, how artificial intelligence is impacting news today, and what the future holds for the news industry as advanced technology creates both opportunities and challenges. And because this is Media Literacy Week, all the conversations will talk about […]
Join leaders from the National Media Literacy Alliance as they share more about how their organizations are moving media literacy education forward this year. NAMLE Board Vice President Stephanie Flores Koulish will moderate the conversation with Susan Friedman, a Senior Director at the National Association for Education of Young Children, Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of […]
The Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas is committed to democratic ideals and social justice values. We relate to the media as a dialectical space for criticism and celebration. The media are complex tools whose effects do not always coincide with the intentions. The media can promote democratic participation, support social justice, and offer […]