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SUMMARY:Spot the Technique: A Daily Challenge with Real 2026 Political Ads
DESCRIPTION:Spot the technique: a free\, self-paced daily challenge for Media Literacy Week. Each day from October 26 to 30\, two real 2026 political ads go up on semblen.com\, one from each side\, built around the same persuasion technique (name calling\, glittering generalities\, exaggeration\, appeal to fear\, loaded language). Readers pick the techniques they see\, then compare their answers with Semblen’s analysis\, which marks the exact words and explains each technique in a sentence. It judges wording\, not which side is right\, and disagreeing with the machine\, for a reason\, counts. Takes about five minutes a day; works as a classroom warm-up\, with a free 45-minute lesson plan at semblen.com/classroom. No sign-up\, no student data\, no ads.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/spot-the-technique-a-daily-challenge-with-real-2026-political-ads-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Semblen LLC":MAILTO:jason@semblen.com
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SUMMARY:ThinkyTimes: Daily News for Kids
DESCRIPTION:ThinkyTimes (thinkytimes.com) publishes daily news for children ages 8–17 as audio episodes and graphic-novel comics. During U.S. Media Literacy Week\, ThinkyTimes’ weekday episodes help young readers understand headlines\, sources\, and how news is made. Free to read and listen at thinkytimes.com.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/thinkytimes-daily-news-for-kids/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:MisinfoDay2026
DESCRIPTION: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 event is scheduled for October 29\, 2026 in Monterey\, California. Teachers are invited to complete and share this form and learn more at medialiteracycoalition.org/events. Registration is open on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/misinfoday2026/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:Digital Wellness in OST: Helping Youth Thrive IRL & Online
DESCRIPTION:How do platforms\, media\, pressures\, and possibilities in young people’s digital lives shape their well-being? Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in Out-of-School Time (CAHE-OST) for a free virtual training during U.S. Media Literacy Week. \nTogether\, we will explore youth-centered approaches to digital wellness and try a digital mapping activity that you can adapt to help young people reflect on their own media experiences. \nThe session will focus initially on middle and high school youth\, with suggestions for adapting the activity for younger participants. We will also preview upcoming CAHE-OST professional learning experiences and resources on youth voice\, media and AI literacy\, healthy choices\, and supportive adult practices.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/digital-wellness-in-ost-helping-youth-thrive-irl-online-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in Out-of-School Time":MAILTO:wrivenburgh@edc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Political Pulse Live!
DESCRIPTION:A live\, in-person broadcast of Lehigh Valley Political Pulse with host Tom Shortell and Chris Borick\, director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion\, looking at polling and voter priorities this election season. Attend in person or watch virtually. Hosted in partnership with Northampton Community College at its Fowler Family Southside Center\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/community-conversation-political-pulse-live/
LOCATION:Fowler Family Southside Center\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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SUMMARY:Their Ad\, Your Vote: A Media Literacy Look at Political Advertising
DESCRIPTION:Political ads are everywhere this election season — on TV\, in our feeds\, and in our mailboxes. This session with Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz of Media Literacy Week Lehigh Valley takes a closer look at real political ads and practices asking the questions media literacy is built on: Who made this\, and who paid for it? What techniques is it using to get my attention and my vote? What’s left out? Students and families will leave with simple tools for evaluating political messages together at home. Follows the Political Pulse Live! broadcast at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/their-ad-your-vote-a-media-literacy-look-at-political-advertising/
LOCATION:Fowler Family Southside Center\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
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SUMMARY:Digital Workshop: Media Literacy & AI for Families
DESCRIPTION:An on-demand video workshop for families to watch together\, on AI-generated content\, algorithmic feeds\, and how to talk about the media you share. Available on YouTube starting October 30.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/digital-workshop-media-literacy-ai-for-families/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events
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SUMMARY:The Feed Effect: How Your Online World is Built for You
DESCRIPTION:How much of your online world is actually shaped by you? And how much is being shaped for you? \nDuring U.S. Media Literacy Week\, NAMLE’s Youth Advisory Council will lead a high school class through The Feed Effect: How Your Online World Is Built for You\, an interactive exploration of how our online behavior\, data\, algorithms\, and personalized feeds are all connected. \nLed by students\, for students\, this session will help participants think more critically about their digital experiences\, ask better questions about how their feeds are built\, and consider how they can make more informed choices about the media they encounter online.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/the-feed-effect-how-your-online-world-is-built-for-you/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events
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SUMMARY:World Premiere: Liberty Boys of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Media Education Lab is delighted to invite you to a livestream event for The Liberty Boys of 1776. Join them as they celebrate the series’ release and America’s 250th anniversary in a special virtual gathering.\n\nSynopsis: The Liberty Boys of 1776 is an immersive\, full-cast audio drama\, set during the American Revolutionary War\, created in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. When his father is killed for supporting independence\, young Dan Slater is thrust into the heart of the revolution. Determined to carry on his father’s legacy\, he joins General George Washington’s forces in the fight against the British Crown. Through disguises\, espionage\, and open combat\, Dan risks everything in daring missions behind enemy lines and in battles that test loyalty\, courage\, and friendship. Blending epic history with intimate human drama\, the series reimagines the birth of America as a modern myth: not only the story of a nation being forged\, but a powerful tale of courage\, love\, and a hard-won dream. Produced in collaboration with Columbia College Chicago and the Media Education Lab. \nDuring the event\, hear from the creators\, cast\, project partners\, and PR teams\, followed by the premiere listening event for the first episode. They are excited to share the result of this wonderful creative journey with you and to celebrate this important milestone together. \n\nPlease note that this is an open event – you are warmly welcome to invite friends\, family\, colleagues\, and anyone else who would enjoy discovering the series.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/world-premiere-liberty-boys-of-1776/
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