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  • Your News Diet & Your Mental Health in an AI Driven World

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    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

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    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 […]

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  • 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.

  • Focus Up: AI, Media, and the Battle for Attention

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    Thomson Reuters New York, NY, United States

    As the information ecosystem becomes more complex, blurred lines between fact and fiction pose new challenges to credibility, trust, and informed civic engagement. As part of the 11th Annual Media Literacy Week, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) and Thomson Reuters are partnering for a half-day event that will delve into the intersection […]

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