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 […]
Join Bakersfield College librarians as we celebrate media literacy and spooky season! Our kickoff event on October 30th will show the iconic film The Blair Witch Project (1999) and include a virtual Q&A with filmmaker Eduardo Sanchez. The interactive workshops throughout the week (October 31-November 2nd) each focus on different aspects of conspiracy theories and […]
Are you unsure how to incorporate media literacy education into your classroom for Media Literacy Week? Are you looking for something new? This event is for you! Register for free as a 2024 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant, and you will automatically be registered for this event. Join us virtually for a day of short, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. The first episode […]
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 […]
Media literacy is the key to nurturing informed, discerning, and empowered students. Join us for a discussion designed to explore big questions about media literacy and education in our podcast “Minds Over Media” that features 10 of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field. Topics of the podcasts include stereotypes, balancing media consumption, diversity, […]
Join PBS Wisconsin and Retro Report as we provide just-in-time resources for election season and beyond! This webinar will highlight new civics and media literacy resources from PBS that have been developed for 6th-12th grade classrooms, including the comprehensive Civics collection and specific resources like Retro Report's Citizen Nation Civics Skills series. Help your middle […]
Kids are growing up in a media-rich world surrounded by changing technology and with digital devices at their fingertips. PBS KIDS strives to help kids safely navigate these experiences by creating engaging, educational content that supports foundational media literacy skills — providing the tools kids need to think critically and imaginatively about media and its […]
The NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit will connect modern American families to resources, information and programs centering A.I., media and digital literacy.
Join us for the Fall California Media Literacy Resource Slam, an engaging virtual webinar where educators can explore valuable tools and resources to enhance media literacy instruction. This session will showcase materials from Common Sense Education, KQED, the News Literacy Project, the California Department of Education, California School Library Association, Santa Clara County Office of […]
The information age’s promise of accessible information has also seen the generation of a new threat to national security: misinformation. Join us to explore the intersection of media literacy and national security. We’ll bring together experts from media literacy, cybersecurity, and academia to discuss how media literacy interventions build resilience to misinformation threats and protect […]
Penn State’s annual event for Media Literacy Week is done in partnership with the National Association for Media Literacy Education, the News Literacy Project, and MediaWise from Poynter. This day of programming for students will focus on the importance of evaluating the media we all consume carefully toward fighting disinformation and misinformation in the news.
At school and in life we are bombarded with information. When information comes to us, we get to choose which information to engage with, but often these choices are snap decisions heavily resting in emotion and our existing knowledge rather than any intentional evaluation process. At other times, we seek information out and, while we […]
How can you ensure you are getting accurate, reliable information? What should you be aware of when it comes to digital media? How do we maximize the benefits while minimizing risks of AI? Join our panel of educators and media literacy experts for a robust discussion on these topics, and more! Fix Democracy First is […]