• A Discussion on the Methods and Influence of Media and News Outlets to Create Specific Narratives

    University of Tennessee at Martin Wayne Fisher Dr, Martin, TN 38237, Martin, TN, United States

    The University of Tennessee at Martin will be celebrating Media Literacy Week by hosting a special lecture in the Paul Meek Library on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room 152. During this event, Dr. John LaDue will be speaking about how public opinion is shaped, “A Discussion on the […]

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  • Debunking the Disguises: Misinformation, AI, and Social Media

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Presented by Alexa Volland, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships, The News Literacy Project Sponsored by News Literacy Project Register Here Learn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording, earning your CE certificate, and using our new accessibility features. Many young people today […]

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  • Artificial Intelligence, ChatPGPT: The Future is Here!

    Pearl River Public Library 80 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY, United States

    Celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week by attending this in-person session to learn about the different types of Artificial Intelligence that may shortly have big impacts on our lives. The website ChatGPT and other online AI services have taken the world by storm. The ability of websites that can create text and images from simple commands, […]

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  • Intro to Audio Storytelling: Soundscape Building Blocks

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Free online workshop for grade K-12 educators. Register here! Get a taste of audio storytelling by exploring ways to use sound to communicate ideas and create a more immersive audio story. In this workshop, we’ll focus on all things soundscape, especially the way sound effects can draw in the listener. You’ll create a sound-rich audio […]

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  • Media Literacy and Mental Health

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Educators are invited to join the Pulitzer Center for a virtual conversation exploring the relationship between media literacy and mental health. Pulitzer Center staff and an educator panel will examine the questions: 1. How can media literacy skills support student mental health? 2. How can educators prioritize mental health (for our students, and ourselves) when […]

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  • Family Tech Talk Night

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    This free virtual event and live Q&A is hosted by one of Trend Micro's internet safety experts and covers a wide range of technology issues that every family is facing in some way today. They cover tips on the latest popular apps and games, managing screen time, dealing with conflict online, using the camera wisely, […]

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  • Digital Citizens Unite! A Panel on Navigating the Age of NEW Media

    Renton Highlands Library 2801 NE 10th St, Renton, United States

    Join Renton Technical College for an engaging panel discussion on what it means to thrive as a digital citizen in the age of confusing and unreliable information environments. Gain insights, ask questions, and leave empowered to take charge of your digital presence and make more informed choices. This is a hybrid event. Location: Renton Highlands […]

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  • UNESCO Chair in Democracy, Global Citizenship and Transformative Education (DCMET) Symposium 2023

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Structure, Organization and Activities The 2023 International Symposium will involve a hybrid series of presentations, dialogues, keynotes, cultural activities and engagements over a four-day period focused on Peace, Culture and Social Justice. Everything will be disseminated open-access via ZOOM and Facebook Live, then uploaded to DCMÉT's YouTube channel with the consent of presenters. We are […]

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  • Free Screening of “Trust Me” Documentary

    Alaska Teen Media Institute Anchorage, AK, United States

    Join this free documentary screening co-hosted by the Alaska Teen Media Institute, UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications, The Northern Light and KRUA. Open to all students, staff, faculty and the community. Doors open at 6 p.m. The film begins at 6:30 and will be followed by a panel discussion on the film and […]

  • Film Screening: Coded Bias

    Denison Libraries and Department of Communication Granville, OH, United States

    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.

  • Getting Started Today: Free Resources for Integrating Media Decoding throughout the K-12 Curriculum

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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 […]

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  • Next Level Audio Storytelling: Engaging Student Voice

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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 […]

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  • Media Literacy Week: “Productive Conversations without Confrontation”

    Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch 201 East 75th St., Kansas City, United States

    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 […]

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  • 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

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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 […]