Family Tech Talk Night
2023-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.

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.

When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.

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.
When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.

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.

When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.

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!

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.

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.

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.

When you register as a 2023 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant here, you’ll automatically be registered for this event.

Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas
2023-10-27 16:30 - 2023-10-29 15:30 | 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.

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.

Media Literacy Resource Showcase
2024-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
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, rapid-fire showcases featuring resources from our members, partners, and sponsors that you can bring into your classroom during U.S. Media Literacy Week, October 21-25, 2024. All showcases will offer practical information from educators on how to incorporate the resource into your classroom and curriculum. Check out the full schedule here and check out the resource descriptions for more information about each. Showcases will run continuously throughout each window, so feel free to pop in at your convenience to learn more!

MisinfoDay In Your Classroom
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25 | 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 from 6–7 p.m. PT. In this virtual event co-hosted with Teachers for an Informed Public, MisinfoDay program manager Liz Crouse will review the MisinfoDay Resource Library and walk you through “What’s Your Frame? How We Make Sense of Uncertain Situations,” a new lesson created by CIP co-founder Kate Starbird that helps students understand how people can look at the same set of facts and come to different conclusions – about the existence of aliens, the legitimacy of elections, and everything in between. (Clock hours offered for WA educators!)
2. Access misinformation-themed escape room materials to play online or in person at lokisloop.org.
3. Use one of the lessons or escape room with your students during U.S. Media Literacy Week. We’ll provide access for educators to a MisinfoDay padlet where you can share photos and takeaways from your class and make connections across classrooms.

Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25
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
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 | 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 Roko Belic and experts like Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, Poynter’s Aaron Sharockman, Pulitzer Prized Journalist Jeffrey Gettleman, and Black Girl Film Camp’s Jimmeka Anderson.

Media Literacy Week Opening Event with Thomson Reuters: The Power of Image in Journalism
2024-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Thomson Reuters, New York, NY, United States
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 ranging from the Israel-Hamas war and student protests on college campuses. The event will conclude with a hands-on workshop on visual literacy and media.

Workshop: Accessing Paywalled Newspapers at Tulane University
2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Tulane University, 7001 Freret St, New Orleans, LA, 70118, 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 students, faculty, and staff of Tulane University.

In Libraries We Trust: How Libraries Can Lead the Way in Fighting Misinformation
2024-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 further complicate independent information seeking. Where do people turn when they need objective information? According to recent research, libraries rank higher than Congress, the Supreme Court, and the police when it comes to public trust. Trustworthy information is critical for patrons of all ages, from public school students dipping their toes into the world of learning to retirees researching important issues of the day. In this American Libraries Live webinar, sponsored by SirsiDynix’s CloudSource, learn more about the ongoing fight against misinformation—and how libraries can help patrons come out on top.
Together, we will:
• Explore what the data says about patrons’ perceptions of libraries
• Discuss what patrons report they need most
• Demonstrate how CloudSource OA can help by providing quality, peer-reviewed open access and open educational resources suitable for every patron at every library – with one click and no authentication required
Our featured panelist: Maryśka Connolly, CloudSource director of partnerships and communications

Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: A Hands-On Introduction
2024-10-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Renton Technical College Library, 3000 NE 4th St. Building C (Second Floor), Renton, WA, 98056, 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 about AI’s potential or looking to integrate it into your workflow, this program provides practical insights and actionable knowledge.
Registration is not required.

Banned Books & Events: From Censorship to Access with Drag Story Hour
2024-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
In an era where the landscape of censorship is rapidly evolving, libraries and educational institutions face new challenges in promoting freedom of expression and media literacy. This panel discussion explores how the concept of banned events is emerging as the next iteration of the long-standing issue of banned books.
With a focus on Drag Story Hour, panelists will delve into how these events navigate the complexities of media literacy in a polarized United States. Experts will discuss the strategies employed to uphold the values of inclusivity and diversity, the role of libraries as bastions of free thought, and the impact of media literacy on fostering a more informed and accepting society.
This session aims to provide insights and practical approaches for educators, librarians, and community organizers to effectively respond to and counteract the challenges posed by modern censorship. Register for free as a 2024 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant, and you will automatically be registered for this event.

Be An Informed Citizen: Media Literacy & the 2024 White House Race
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Event Center, 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
The political landscape is littered with disinformation, and journalists must navigate a cluttered digital landscape and new technology like artificial intelligence, in order to report on candidates and engage voters. Media thought leaders share lessons learned from previous elections, and how news consumers can check content for truth and accuracy.

Online Discussion: Elections and GenZ Voters - Navigating the Digital Landscape
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
DCN Global continues its mission to equip media professionals and engaged citizens with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital world during this critical global election year. Since launching this initiative in early 2024, DCN has hosted a series of informative discussions aimed at combating disinformation and promoting informed decision-making in elections.
The third session in this series will take place on October 22 at 10.00 a.m. ET and will focus on GenZ voters and their unique role in the digital age. In this discussion, Gen Z digital communicators from around the world will delve into important topics such as identifying disinformation, understanding the impact of social media on elections, and using digital tools to promote informed voting.
Speakers

Sorana Horsia, Editor, Genzette, Romania
Bongekile Filana, Chairperson & Digital Literacy Lead, National Youth ICT Council SA, South Africa
Gabriel Matthew Lopez, Area Coordinator, CYAN Pilipinas, Digital Literacy Advocate, YNFORM, Philippines
Guilherme Boer, Student, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), Brazil

Moderator

Diana Filimon, DCN Global team member, Romania

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the global conversation on protecting election integrity. Register here to join us on October 22 and help shape a more informed and resilient digital space for GenZ voters and beyond!

Literacies! A 4-Part Audio Series Launch
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Tulane University, 7001 Freret St, New Orleans, LA, 70118, United States
Listen to the first episode of Literacies! In this four-part series, we’re talking to experts about why media, data, information, and financial literacies are critical skill sets for modern life. We’ll give you a quick dive into what it means, how it impacts you, and things you can do to skill up.
The first episode launching October 22, 2024 features a conversation between host Katherine Hicks, Dr. Muira McCammon, and Media Services librarian lisa Hooper. They talk about Media Literacy and, more specifically the concept of platform power, exploring what it is, what it means for you, and ways you can regain agency.

Finally, A Tool that Unlocks Information Literacy for Students
2024-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Join your fellow educators for an engaging online event featuring Sooth—the only internet search platform designed to enhance information literacy and critical thinking for students from middle school through college. Sooth enables learners to search exclusively across thousands of credible news, research, and information sources entirely free of ads, unreliable content, and distractions. Sooth helps learners cultivate and enhance their information literacy skills with features like AllSides Media Bias Ratings and NewsGuard Trust Scores. We will also explore our one-of-a-kind misinformation toolkit where students can engage and critique real instances of misinformation, an increasingly urgent skill in our complicated content landscape. This interactive session will provide practical examples and strategies that you can apply directly in your classroom. Participants will also receive a special Promo Code to begin using Sooth in their classrooms immediately.
Watch 2min demo: https://vimeo.com/914852640
Sign-up for 30-day free trial: https://app.sooth.fyi/signup
FAQ: https://sooth.fyi/faq

Amplifying Media Literacy: Equitable Media Literacy and the “Minds Over Media” Podcast
2024-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Media literacy is the key to nurturing informed, discerning, and empowered students. Join us for a discussion designed to explore big questions about media literacy and education in our podcast “Minds Over Media” that features 10 of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field. Topics of the podcasts include stereotypes, balancing media consumption, diversity, equity, and inclusion in media, and civic media. Learn more about professional development opportunities for teachers and discover practical strategies for integrating content into your curriculum, fostering analytical thinking, and empowering students to navigate the complex landscape of media with confidence.

Shaping Informed Citizens: PBS Resources for Civics & Media Literacy
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event, Anywhere, Canada
Join PBS Wisconsin and Retro Report as we provide just-in-time resources for election season and beyond!
This webinar will highlight new civics and media literacy resources from PBS that have been developed for 6th-12th grade classrooms, including the comprehensive Civics collection and specific resources like Retro Report’s Citizen Nation Civics Skills series.
Help your middle and high school students understand foundational ideas and the complexities of our government, build critical thinking skills, and become more informed and engaged citizens. Join us to explore essential skills and strategies for civic engagement and media literacy that have value far beyond the classroom.
Presenters:
Sarah Kopplin, president of the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies
Filiz Yargici, education manager for Retro Report
Nick Ostrem, education engagement specialist with PBS Wisconsin Education
