U.S. Media Literacy Week

Tricks & Cheats: Misinformation, Marketing, and Media
2023-10-30 - 2023-11-02 | 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 are accessible for both in-person and virtual audiences.
Learn more here.

Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas
2023-10-27 16:30 - 2023-10-29 15:30 (America/Halifax) | 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 considerable joy, but they can hinder democracy, ignite violence, and manipulate individuals and society. Our goal for this conference is to facilitate critical discourse about our mediated society with the intention to deepen our understanding and support each other’s work in the transformation of society, to make it socially fairer and environmentally sustainable.

Looking Forward To It: A Conversation with the National Media Literacy Alliance About Media Literacy in the Year Ahead
2023-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 National Council of Teachers of English, and Larry Paska, Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies.

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The Future is Here: Artificial Intelligence, Journalism and the Growing Need for Media Literacy
2023-10-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Thomson Reuters, New York, NY, United States
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 how we, as news consumers and creators, should navigate the A.I. revolution.

Media Literacy Week: "Productive Conversations without Confrontation"
2023-10-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch, 201 East 75th St., Kansas City, 64114, 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 about ways we can interact with family, friends, and neighbors regarding the access, analysis, and evaluation of media messages we receive.

Next Level Audio Storytelling: Engaging Student Voice
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 planned or explore KQED’s Show What You Know Youth Media Challenge project. As always, we’ll get hands-on with scripting and audio production. You’ll leave empowered to do a podcast project with students. This workshop is great for all levels of experience—no prerequisites!

Getting Started Today: Free Resources for Integrating Media Decoding throughout the K-12 Curriculum
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 literacy lessons that use an inquiry-based, curriculum-driven, student-centered approach to building critical thinking and analysis skills from kindergarten through college. Teachers and librarians will come away with both the materials and PD resources to integrate media literacy immediately into their work with students, and to share with their administrators and colleagues.

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A National Effort: Moving Media Literacy Forward
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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.
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Conversation with Nicole Mirra & Antero Godina Garcia, authors of Civics for the World to Come: Committing to Democracy in Every Classroom
2023-10-26 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 do we mean about the world to come
–Main concepts
–How commitments might relate to teaching and learning
–Funnel into inventory
Whether you work with teachers, are a teacher, take small moves to serve as the beginning of radical acts. Folks don’t often know where media literacy fits, let’s dismantle the silos because we’re all civics and media literacy teachers.

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Media Literacy & Democracy: An Essential Partnership
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 of media ecosystems impact youth, and how a local effort in New York State is working to help students become democracy ready through media literacy skill building.

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Film Screening: Coded Bias
2023-10-26 | 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.

Free Screening of "Trust Me" Documentary
2023-10-25 22:30 - 23:30 | 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 Media Literacy.
About the Film
“TRUST ME” shows how an avalanche of biased news and misinformation is undermining trust in society. This drives fear, which promotes racism, political polarization and mental health disorders. When fear goes up it erodes trust. When people don’t trust each other, they don’t help each other and progress stalls. Sensational media take advantage of our survival instincts to earn more clicks and ad revenue with shocking headlines that we enable each time we share. “TRUST ME” uses compelling human stories, facts and expert voices to show empirical realities and the right way to consume media.
About the Hosts
The Alaska Teen Media Institute is a local organization that provides teens and young adults with the tools and training needed to produce stories and with the opportunity for their stories – told in their own voices – to be shared through a variety of media. ATMI believes the teen perspective is valuable and is under-represented. ATMI’s News Literacy Program provides young people with information and skills on discerning reliable forms of media in order to make informed decisions for themselves and their community.
The Department of Journalism and Public Communications teaches students the skills of multimedia journalism and strategic communications — skills that are required in almost every field — media, government, business, health and science.
The Northern Light and KRUA are the University of Alaska Anchorage’s student news and radio organizations.

UNESCO Chair in Democracy, Global Citizenship and Transformative Education (DCMET) Symposium 2023
2023-10-25 21:00 - 2023-10-27 17:30 | 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 planning for roughly 18 sessions in English and 7 in French and 10 in Spanish. We will also have approximately10 sessions in Korean as well as 4 keynotes that will be simultaneously interpreted.
The one-hour sessions will be structured as dialogues with 3-4 presenters around themes that will be cultivated and developed through several meetings before the Symposium. A central focus will be on peace, culture and social justice with critical overlapping analysis and engagement emphasizing overlapping themes, such as democracy, global citizenship, transformative education, Indigenous knowledge, rights, development and reconciliation, social media, the environment, and solidarity.
Two program coordinators for each language are responsible for developing the sessions, and they are also members of the Organizing Committee, which will be led by Paul R. Carr (the Chair-holder of the UNESCO Chair DCMÉT) and co-chaired by Gina Thésée (the Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair DCMET). There is also a local organizing committee in Seoul, and a communications sub-committee that will coordinate media relations and dissemination in the four languages ​​of the Symposium.

Digital Citizens Unite! A Panel on Navigating the Age of NEW Media
2023-10-25 21:00 - 22:00 | Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th St, Renton, 98056, 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 Library 2801 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
*In-person attendees will receive a t-shirt SWAG while supplies last!
*Online attendance available. Register here!
For more info and media literacy resources, click here.

Family Tech Talk Night
2023-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | 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, and helping kids use the internet in safe and positive ways.

Media Literacy and Mental Health
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 teaching about media literacy?
Speakers will introduce resources designed to strengthen students’ media literacy skills while prioritizing their wellbeing and social-emotional learning, and describe how they have used them in their own classrooms.
Learn more information here.

Intro to Audio Storytelling: Soundscape Building Blocks
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 story, then discover ready-to-use resources to start making audio in your classroom. If you’re new to audio, this is a great place to start. And if you’ve already got some experience, you’ll gain new skills and ideas. (Then come back for more on Thursday, Oct 26!)

Artificial Intelligence, ChatPGPT: The Future is Here!
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Pearl River Public Library, 80 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY, 10965, 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, called “prompts,” is revolutionizing education, business, and the economy. In this interactive presentation, you will learn about the latest AI tools and also explore the ethical, moral, and legal issues related to this technology that are both exciting and frightening.
Presenter is Jerry Crisci, New City, NY resident; recently retired District Technology Chief at the Scarsdale Central School District. Ten years ago he created the Center for Innovation at Scarsdale. Lastly, in 2022 he was awarded the TELL Award for Outstanding Innovative Leader by the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center of Southern Westchester BOCES.

Debunking the Disguises: Misinformation, AI, and Social Media
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | 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
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Many young people today rely on social media for news and information, and as generative artificial intelligence becomes more common, it too is playing a role in today’s information landscape. The problem is that AI and social media can be as misleading as a haunted house—full of tricks (not treats), and often, misinformation!
By giving students the tools and skills to develop critical thinking skills, educators can help arm their students against this scary situation (and not just during Halloween season). Join us for an edWebinar focused on helping your students see through falsehoods disguised as facts and AI masquerading as reality.
Hear from the News Literacy Project’s AI and social media expert Alexa Volland and learn techniques for giving students the skills to navigate even the most bewildering digital environments. We’ll also explore free resources, such as Checkology lessons and classroom exercises, for determining the credibility of evidence and sources as well as best practices for teaching about misinformation and conspiratorial thinking.
This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

A Discussion on the Methods and Influence of Media and News Outlets to Create Specific Narratives
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | University of Tennessee at Martin, Wayne Fisher Dr, Martin, TN 38237, Martin, TN, 38237, 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 Methods and Influence of Media and News Outlets to Create Specific Narratives.”
Dr. John LaDue is an Assistant Professor, who also works as the Information Literacy Librarian for Paul Meek. One of the classes Dr. LaDue teaches is GENS 150, Information Literacy and Research Skills. His profession and courses are focused on promoting and educating information literacy and how to properly navigate the wide variety of information available through media outlets. Learn more here.

Ask, Interview, Write: Journalistic Strategies to Engage Secondary ELA Students in Media Literacy and Civics Education
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 texts, teachers also want to motivate and engage their students with authentic inquiry. How can they manage it all?
Journalistic learning is a project-based approach that integrates media literacy and civic engagement to activate student voice and choice in the general language arts classroom. This research-based, standards-aligned approach is designed to allow students to tap their own interests and concerns in order to research, write and publish ethical, informative, place-based articles about issues they find relevant to their communities and lived experiences. Teachers guide students to practice research strategies for identifying mis- and disinformation while learning about local news media. The approach’s key elements are distilled in Language Arts in Action: Engaging Secondary Students with Journalistic Strategies (W.W. Norton, 2023), authored by three of this panels’ presenters.

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Teaching Mindful Media Consumption
2023-10-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 resources for you to bring to your practice. This panel discussion will allow for real-time dialogue with expert co-hosts; you don’t want to miss it!

Conversation with Bobbie Eisenstock, Ph.D., author of News Literacy Now: How to “Read” the News
2023-10-25 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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 found here. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a copy of the book.
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Escape The Echoes - A Media Literacy Escape Game
2023-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Escape The Echoes is a one-hour educational escape game that helps students develop media literacy skills through an engaging, team-based gaming experience.
The game requires teams to navigate through a series of digital media puzzles and activities that involve the utilization of one or more media literacy skills. Specifically, the game focuses on the formation of media filter bubbles and their impact on human behavior and society. The game is designed to be played in an in-person, virtual, or hybrid setting at schools or other educational institutions.
Join using this link.

Conversation with Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
2023-10-25 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Join this conversation between bestselling author Devorah Heitner and NAMLE Executive Director, Michelle Culla Lipkin as they discuss her new book Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. They’ll address how educators, parents, and mentors can support young people navigating a reality where their lives are constantly open to public scrutiny and comparison. You can learn more about the book here. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a copy of the book.
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New Perspectives: Directors on Filmmaking & Teaching Media Literacy Through Film
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
To complement the Media Literacy Week Film Festival, Kendra Hodgson of Women Make Movies and Alexandra Peterson of the Media Education Foundation will moderate a conversation with Dr. Katherine Sender, director of Beyond the Straight and Narrow and Lindsey Averill, the co-director of Fattitude. The panel conversation will dig into how these filmmakers approach their subjects, and how educators can bring these films and filmmaking into the classroom.

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School Librarians as Leaders for Media Literacy
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
School librarians are the information literacy experts in all schools that have a librarian. They often build relationships with all students in their schools across many years, and they have relationships with all educators in their buildings and awareness of all curricular areas. They are trained in the pedagogy of inquiry and deep experience in collaboration. And school librarians have the commitment to being the guardians of well-reasoned thinking about credibility, sourcing, and truth. This interactive webinar will showcase the work of Project Look Sharp in training and supporting school librarians to be leaders for media literacy in their schools, including PD resources and information about efforts to scale this work up on a national level.

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Celebrate Media Literacy Week with PBS NewsHour Classroom
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
This live conversation aims to help educators understand media literacy and how to help students understand and work within our current media landscape.

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Media Literacy Across Generations
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Conversations about the impact media and technology are having on youth are universal. But what about its effects on older generations? There are over 100 million people over the age of 50 in the United States and by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or older. What unique challenges do older adults face when navigating the complicated technology and information landscape? What support and resources are currently available to them and what more do they need? Join us for a discussion with the AARP and Trend Micro, two organizations focused on understanding and addressing these very questions.

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Hi Barbie: Feminism and Gender Representation in Media
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Cedar Crest College, Miller Family Building, Allentown, PA, 18103, United States
Cedar Crest College’s Communication Department welcomes Elizabeth Ortiz for Media Literacy Week 2023! Join us on October 24th at 7:00pm for Elizabeth’s lecture “Hi Barbie: Feminism & Gender Representation in Media” in The Miller Family Building room 33.
Light refreshments will be served.
