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    Strengthening Democracy with Media Literacy: A National Security Imperative

    The McCain Institute 1800 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States

    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 […]

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    U.S. Media Literacy Week Celebration

    Penn State University State College, PA, United States

    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.

  • 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

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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 […]

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    Finding Facts: Empowering Voters with Skills to Sift through Election Noise

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Hosted by MediaWise, join the Global Media Literacy Network convening to hear from media literacy experts working with community organizations to help combat false election-related information. Explore cross disciplinary collaboration as a way to bring media literacy expertise together to counter mis- and disinformation at election time. This meeting is being organized in collaboration with […]

  • 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

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

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

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    2024 NAMLE Media Literacy Awards Ceremony

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Each year, NAMLE strives to honor those individuals and organizations who have exhibited impactful service, practice, or efforts that have greatly impacted the media literacy community and beyond. Join us in honoring those who have nominated and chosen as 2024 recipients of the Media Literacy Awards. Register for free as a 2024 U.S. Media Literacy […]

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    AI Literacy Summit

    Fordham University at Lincoln Center 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY, United States

    As AI and other emerging technologies rapidly evolve as major tools for creating and disseminating information, the development of media literacy skills must keep pace, join us for an interactive, participatory ½ day where we will examine the possibilities and challenges are advancing media literacy in the age of AI.

  • 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 […]

  • You Are Here: Charting the Course for Media Literacy for All

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Featuring: Donnell Probst Deputy Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education As it becomes increasingly challenging to navigate the fire hose of information. It isn’t enough to simply distinguish between fact and fiction. We must strive to understand information, its intention, influence, and impact. This event will offer an overview of media literacy […]

  • Watchdogs, Gatekeepers, or Referees? The Media’s Role in Democratic Elections

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    As the 2024 election season approaches, we are again faced with an onslaught on information, misinformation, and disinformation about candidates, issues, and the election process itself. What impact, if any, do the media have on U.S. elections? How can we strive to educate ourselves and others with the best information to make informed choices? At […]

  • Misinfo Day California 2025

    York School 9501 York Rd, Monterey, CA, CA, United States

    The Misinfo Day California Media Literacy Event is for 10-12th grade high school students to learn how to distinguish between fact and propaganda, build critical thinking skills, and become civically engaged. The day will begin with a new interactive game designed to help students build and practice core media literacy skills by collaborating with each […]

  • AI for Teachers Workshop: Hands-On Methods to Personalize Instruction & Differentiate Learning

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Are you a classroom teacher who's interested in AI but doesn't know where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn more about how teachers can use AI tools to: customize & differentiate content, provide targeted feedback, analyze data, generate lesson plans, draft emails and announcements. We'll also discuss the ethical considerations of […]

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  • AI for Teachers Workshop: Hands-On Methods to Personalize Instruction & Differentiate Learning

    Are you a classroom teacher who's interested in AI but doesn't know where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn more about how teachers can use AI tools to: customize & differentiate content, provide targeted feedback, analyze data, generate lesson plans, draft emails and announcements. We'll also discuss the ethical considerations of […]

  • Media Literacy Roundtable

    Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Join Grand Rapids Public Library for a panel discussion to kick off Media Literacy Week, featuring experts, educators, and media professionals. Learn why media literacy matters in everyday life and civic engagement, and discover practical ways to strengthen your own media literacy skills. A Q&A session will follow.

    Free
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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 […]

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  • 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. […]

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  • Media Ethics: Responsible Journalism in a Changing World

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    This session on media ethics will explore the responsibilities of journalists in today’s fast-changing media landscape. We’ll discuss the importance of accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and what goes into making ethical decisions in today’s world.

  • AI and Disinformation

    St. Mark Lutheran Church 850 Snydertown Rd, Howard, PA, United States

    Join Mid-State Literacy Council on October 28th at 1:00 pm at St. Mark Lutheran Church (850 Snydertown Rd, Howard, PA 16841) for a free technology lecture called “AI and Disinformation.” In this session, we’ll explore how AI (artificial intelligence) is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real […]

  • Same Facts, Different Language

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Why do two outlets tell the “same” story with different language? See how angles, sources, and media biases shape how the facts are presented —and leave with a simple checklist for cutting through the noise.

  • “Scream” Movie Night with The Rapidian & Media Literacy Week

    Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    On the next Tuesday Night Movie... Wes Craven's classic horror film "Scream" on the big screen! Presented with The Rapidian, in recognition of Media Literacy Week! "Scream" is one of the great meta horror films of all time. Not only a thrilling slasher, but a smart take on analyzing media consumption, genre conventions, and the […]

  • Courageous Conversations are coming to PBS LearningMedia

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    We’re excited to announce a collection of free classroom resources created by Courageous RI, an initiative of the Media Education Lab. This collection of lesson plans, hosted on PBS LearningMedia and produced by Ocean State Media, features videos of Rhode Island students engaging in real, courageous conversations about issues that matter to them and their […]

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    The Quality Question: How To Create High-Quality Children’s Media

    Fordham University at Lincoln Center 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY, United States

    We know it when we see it (or hear it, or read it), but what qualities make content high-quality? The Department of Communication & Media Studies at Fordham University invites you to join the Children's Media Association (CMA) and the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) for CMA's first-ever crowdsourced panel led by creators […]

    $15

  • Countering Information Manipulation: A Social Change Approach

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Propaganda and disinformation are polluting our digital spaces and fueling our divisions as a society. Even casual conversations can feel fraught in these times. People care deeply about these realities but often don’t know what to do about them. In this Media Literacy Week (MLW) talk, social change and communications strategist Deanna Troust will explore […]

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  • Media Decoding Resource Demo: The Painted Church

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    In this interactive Zoom session, Niki Casserly will demonstrate the use of a slide presentation developed as a resource for Media Literacy Week 2025 called The Painted Church. The workshop will include tips for leading similar media decoding sessions. Previous experience or training in Constructivist Media decoding is not required.