Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas

Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

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 […]

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Tricks & Cheats: Misinformation, Marketing, and Media

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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 […]

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MisinfoDay In Your Classroom

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Online Discussion: Elections and GenZ Voters – Navigating the Digital Landscape

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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 […]

Literacies! A 4-Part Audio Series Launch

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

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 […]

Finally, A Tool that Unlocks Information Literacy for Students

Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

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 […]

Amplifying Media Literacy: Equitable Media Literacy and the “Minds Over Media” Podcast

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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, […]

Shaping Informed Citizens: PBS Resources for Civics & Media Literacy

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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 […]

NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit

The NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit will connect modern American families to resources, information and programs centering A.I., media and digital literacy.

California Media Literacy Resource Slam

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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 […]

Workshop: A Framework for Recognizing Misinformation, Disinformation, and Information in Life and at School

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

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 […]

Democracy Happy Hour Presents: Media Literacy in the Age of AI

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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 […]

Workshop: Video Editing with Adobe Express

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

Learn how to make high quality video productions using Adobe Express with Adobe expert Jim Babbage. In this session, you’ll learn how to import your video, trim, resize, merge, add backgrounds and overlay images, and caption. Due to licensing restrictions, this workshop is only open to actively enrolled Tulane students, staff, and faculty.

Confidently Teach Current Events with AllSides

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Balanced news, media bias resources, and dialogue that build the skills students need to navigate a constantly changing, often divisive and toxic, online landscape.

Workshop: Zine Your Research

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

Zines can be a radical and community-minded method of disseminating research outside of traditional academic publishing. Learn how academic zine makers are using the medium to challenge ideas of “authority”, “expertise”, and “scholarship” in creative, collaborative, and accessible ways. At the same time, dive into the basics of the zine format and discover how the […]