Join this conversation between Dr. Bobbie Eisenstock and NAMLE Executive Director, Michelle Culla Lipkin as they discuss her new book News Literacy Now: How to “Read” the News. They’ll discuss how educators can help their students think like journalists to suss out fake news and combat the credibility crisis. More on the book can be […]
Join Learning for Justice for a webinar on critical media consumption! Joined by experts in the field doing the work from IREX and Columbia (Missouri) Public Schools, you will be introduced to media literacy concepts and how they can be used to resist manipulative information. In addition, the webinar will highlight real-world implementation models and […]
Language arts teachers are increasingly asked to teach media literacy and civics, as seen in the 2021 NCTE Report of the Task Force on Critical Media Literacy and in the 2022 NCTE Civics Guide for Teachers. In addition to meeting required instructional standards for reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar conventions through literary and informative […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
A healthy democracy requires that its citizens have access to reliable information and the skills to analyze and evaluate that information. This webinar will explore different ways in which media literacy and democracy intersect. Moderated by NAMLE’s Executive Director, the discussion will include how election officials are navigating false information about elections, how different types […]
Join this conversation with authors of the acclaimed book Civics for the World to Come: Committing to Democracy in Every Classroom to learn how civics education can help students use their voices toward creating an equitable and just world. A summary of the book can be found here. The conversation will cover: –General overview –What […]
As Media Literacy Week winds down, join this conversation with NAMLE’s staff and board of directors to find out more about the work of the organization and its priorities. Get a chance to ask questions and share your thoughts on national efforts to advance media literacy education. When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This three hour event for high school students will focus on what students should know about artificial intelligence, how artificial intelligence is impacting news today, and what the future holds for the news industry as advanced technology creates both opportunities and challenges. And because this is Media Literacy Week, all the conversations will talk about […]
Join leaders from the National Media Literacy Alliance as they share more about how their organizations are moving media literacy education forward this year. NAMLE Board Vice President Stephanie Flores Koulish will moderate the conversation with Susan Friedman, a Senior Director at the National Association for Education of Young Children, Emily Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you unsure how to incorporate media literacy education into your classroom for Media Literacy Week? Are you looking for something new? This event is for you! Register for free as a 2024 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant, and you will automatically be registered for this event. Join us virtually for a day of short, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
For the opening event of the 10th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, NAMLE is partnering with Thomson Reuters for a half-day event on the importance of visual literacy and photography in journalism, especially when covering conflict. Join this event to hear from working and student journalists to hear how they approach coverage and capturing conflicts […]
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 […]
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 […]