• 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 […]

    Free
  • 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
  • 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.