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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
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SUMMARY:Media Arts in the Age of Disinformation
DESCRIPTION:Join media arts practitioners\, administrators\, Teaching Artists\, and youth from across New York state for a day of learning\, connection\, and resource-sharing across the media arts education field.  Explore how to be ‘media literate’ in this age of technology and information overload through hands-on experiences\, workshops\, and discussions.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-arts-in-the-age-of-disinformation/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center\, 144 W 65th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T110000
DTSTAMP:20251016T212608Z
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SUMMARY:Think Smart\, Share Smart: Becoming a Misinformation Detective
DESCRIPTION:You have the power to stop misinformation in its tracks. In this session\, discover practical fact-checking tools and approaches that will strengthen your media literacy skills and help you share responsibly.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/think-smart-share-smart-becoming-a-misinformation-detective/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20251028T023508Z
CREATED:20251028T023507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T023508Z
UID:7798-1761739200-1761742800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with McKenzie Sadeghi\, AI & Foreign Intelligence Editor at NewsGuard
DESCRIPTION:McKenzie Sadeghi oversees NewsGuard’s work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and foreign influence\, and in tracking state-sponsored propaganda. In a conversation with Deanna Troust of Truth in Common\, she’ll share about current trends in disinformation and her reporting\, which includes revealing a network of over 150 disinformation-spewing websites run out of Moscow by a former Florida deputy sheriff.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/conversation-with-mckenzie-sadeghi-ai-foreign-intelligence-editor-at-newsguard/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T133000
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CREATED:20251007T171119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T171120Z
UID:7582-1761741000-1761744600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Reliability for Others: Conversation with a NewsGuard Analyst
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who’s assessed the reliability of a news source knows how difficult it can be. Now try doing it across thousands of news sources. Think it can be done consistently and transparently? Join us for this rare and very candid conversation with NewsGuard Analyst Sofia Rubinson\, senior editor of NewsGuard’s Reality Check newsletter. As a global leader in assessing information reliability\, NewsGuard has a heavy weight on its shoulders. Let’s peel back the curtain and learn all about their processes and the many challenges they face to maintain trust and confidence in the service they provide.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/assessing-reliability-for-others-conversation-with-a-newsguard-analyst/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sooth.fyi":MAILTO:https://sooth.fyi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T183000
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UID:7685-1761757200-1761762600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Misinformation Today
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age. Our panelists will decode the tactics used to manipulate and divide us\, and how we can take productive steps to counter them. You’ll leave with practical tools for navigating today’s information landscape with confidence. \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/DemocracyHappyHour
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/navigating-misinformation-today/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
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CREATED:20251010T164022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T164023Z
UID:7608-1761764400-1761768000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Middle Schoolers for the Ups and Downs of Smartphones and Social Media with Jennifer Berger of Ready Set Screen
DESCRIPTION:This eye-opening presentation challenges the usual assumptions about how teens and kids can be safe\, smart\, and healthy in the digital age — and what media literacy is — and illuminates what kids actually need to thrive online. Drawing from 16+ years of classroom experience with more than 10\,000 teens and two years of surveying and interviewing parents and their kids\, Jennifer Berger offers a unique perspective as a community educator who witnessed media literacy education transform students. This isn’t another doom-and-gloom talk about social media dangers. Instead\, you’ll learn how libraries\, schools\, and families can fill the critical gap in media literacy education\, moving from awareness to meaningful action. Here’s the link to join!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/preparing-middle-schoolers-for-the-ups-and-downs-of-smartphones-and-social-media-with-jennifer-berger-of-ready-set-screen/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20251021T194235Z
CREATED:20251021T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194235Z
UID:7679-1761764400-1761768000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Influence\, Authenticity\, and a Gendered Algorithm
DESCRIPTION:Social media promises visibility and connection\, yet these systems amplify some voices while silencing others. In this Media Literacy Week lecture\, Dr. Elizabeth R. Ortiz ’01 explores how digital platforms reward certain performances of femininity and “authenticity” while constraining how women and other marginalized creators show up\, speak out\, and share their lives online. She invites us to see media literacy as a way to resist\, redefine\, and reclaim visibility in these systems built to keep us scrolling.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/influence-authenticity-and-a-gendered-algorithm/
LOCATION:Cedar Crest College\, Miller Family Building\, Allentown\, PA\, 18103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T170027Z
CREATED:20251024T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T170027Z
UID:7780-1761820200-1761825600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:The Real Cost of Artificial Intelligence: Data Center’s Physical Impact on our Environmental
DESCRIPTION:Have you considered the physical environmental impact of your digital space usage? Our panel of experts\, ranging from a biomedical informatics scientist to community activists\, breaks down the cost of artificial intelligence on our planet.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/the-real-cost-of-artificial-intelligence-data-centers-physical-impact-on-our-environmental/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTSTAMP:20251007T171506Z
CREATED:20251007T171505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T171506Z
UID:7585-1761829200-1761832800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:What’s it Like Reporting News Today? A Conversation with Editor of The Christian Science Monitor
DESCRIPTION:Sooth.fyi is excited to host Christa Case Bryant\, editor of The Christian Science Monitor\, in this candid conversation about the complexities and considerations it takes to deliver the highest quality journalism in today’s charged information ecosystem. \nChrista brings a valuable combination of national and international reporting experience gained over two decades in the news business\, and she’s only the second woman to hold the role of Editor at CSM since its founding in 1908. \nJoin them for this fast-paced and transparent discussion. You don’t want to miss it.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/whats-it-like-reporting-news-today-a-conversation-with-editor-of-the-christian-science-monitor/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sooth.fyi":MAILTO:https://sooth.fyi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T153000
DTSTAMP:20251016T212721Z
CREATED:20251016T212721Z
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UID:7672-1761836400-1761838200@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Get Fooled: Using the CRAAP Test and Library Resources
DESCRIPTION:Good research starts with knowing which sources to trust. This session will cover how to use the CRAAP Test to evaluate information and will highlight library resources—databases and LibGuides—that can guide you toward reliable\, high-quality sources every time.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/dont-get-fooled-using-the-craap-test-and-library-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20251010T163539Z
CREATED:20251010T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T163539Z
UID:7605-1761843600-1761850800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Media Literacy is for Everyone 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for hands-on training designed for students\, teachers\, and community leaders alike. Together\, you’ll get the tools to engage your community in media literacy education and worthwhile dialogue\, including a guide with a mission statement\, format suggestions\, and activity ideas to share with your partners in this endeavor\, whether that be your principal\, faculty sponsor\, students\, or community members. \nHear directly from a panel of educators in various spaces who have successfully integrated media literacy with their communities\, and take part in an interactive session where you can ask questions\, share ideas\, and start building your vision. Together\, we can mobilize a generation of media literacy advocates!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-is-for-everyone-2025/
LOCATION:Ocean State Media\, 50 Park Ln\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T183000
DTSTAMP:20251023T151908Z
CREATED:20251023T151907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T151908Z
UID:7767-1761845400-1761849000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Youth Council Media & Polarization Living Room Conversation
DESCRIPTION:How does the media impact you\, your friends\, and your family? \nHas polarization impacted your relationships? What happened? \nWhat role does social media play in shaping conversations about important issues? What has this looked like in your life? \nJoin Living Room Conversations’ Youth Council for a discussion on Media & Polarization as part of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Media Literacy Week events. \nDownload the full conversation guide here: https://livingroomconversations.org/download/media-and-polarization/
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/youth-council-media-polarization-living-room-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20251002T192414Z
CREATED:20251002T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T192414Z
UID:7553-1761847200-1761850800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join Crown Point Community Library for a panel discussion followed by a Q&A\, with community experts exploring the positive and negative aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at school\, work\, and everyday life. This discussion is presented as part of U.S. Media Literacy Week.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/navigating-the-ai-era-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Crown Point Community Library\, 122 N Main St\, Crown Point\, IN\, 46307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20251021T193906Z
CREATED:20251021T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193906Z
UID:7677-1761850800-1761854400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Educators: Are You Concerned About AI?
DESCRIPTION:Educators: Join this discussion to share your concerns about how GenAl works\, privacy\, cheating. copyright\, bias\, chatbots\, environmental impact and pressures to use with experts who get it and fellow teachers\, librarians and admin who want to share their concerns and ask questions in a supportive\, trusted space.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/educators-are-you-concerned-about-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20251031T005337Z
CREATED:20250924T154525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T005337Z
UID:7515-1761850800-1761856200@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:2025 Media Literacy Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, NAMLE strives to honor those individuals and organizations that have demonstrated impactful service\, practice\, or efforts\, which have significantly impacted the media literacy community and beyond. This year’s awards will be presented during the 11th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week on Thursday\, October 30th. Join us using this link! \nLearn more about the awards and their descriptions here\, and meet this year’s recipients here!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/2025-media-literacy-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Thursday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260922T164336Z
CREATED:20260922T164329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T164336Z
UID:7889-1792627200-1792972799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:UnMuted: Amplify Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to UnMuted \nThe mic is on. You in? 🎤✨ \nThree days. Less adult noise\, more youth-driven solutions. We’re kicking off U.S. Media Literacy Week by bringing together the bold young leaders rewriting the script on digital wellbeing. The future is being shaped right now\, and we’re turning the volume all the way up. \nWe’re excited to announce the second annual UnMuted Amplify Youth Summit hosted by the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital\, NAMLE\, and the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies taking place from October 22-25 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, TN. \nWe’re building on the incredible momentum of our inaugural summit by bringing together young people (ages 14-22) from around the US\, industry leaders\, nonprofits\, and researchers for honest dialogue\, collaborative problem-solving\, and action around digital wellbeing. \nThrough interactive experiences designed for and with youth\, participants will help shape real solutions\, co-creating pathways toward healthier digital spaces while building the agency\, tools\, and connections needed to thrive both online and off.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/unmuted-amplify-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Vanderbilt University\, 2201 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pre-MLW Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20261016T191644Z
CREATED:20261016T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T191644Z
UID:7916-1792972800-1793404799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Spot the Technique: A Daily Challenge with Real 2026 Political Ads
DESCRIPTION:Spot the technique: a free\, self-paced daily challenge for Media Literacy Week. Each day from October 26 to 30\, two real 2026 political ads go up on semblen.com\, one from each side\, built around the same persuasion technique (name calling\, glittering generalities\, exaggeration\, appeal to fear\, loaded language). Readers pick the techniques they see\, then compare their answers with Semblen’s analysis\, which marks the exact words and explains each technique in a sentence. It judges wording\, not which side is right\, and disagreeing with the machine\, for a reason\, counts. Takes about five minutes a day; works as a classroom warm-up\, with a free 45-minute lesson plan at semblen.com/classroom. No sign-up\, no student data\, no ads.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/spot-the-technique-a-daily-challenge-with-real-2026-political-ads-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Semblen LLC":MAILTO:jason@semblen.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20261027T194459Z
CREATED:20261022T142741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T194459Z
UID:7945-1792972800-1793404799@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:ThinkyTimes: Daily News for Kids
DESCRIPTION:ThinkyTimes (thinkytimes.com) publishes daily news for children ages 8–11 as audio episodes and graphic-novel comics. During U.S. Media Literacy Week\, ThinkyTimes’ weekday episodes help young readers understand headlines\, sources\, and how news is made. Free to read and listen at thinkytimes.com.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/thinkytimes-daily-news-for-kids/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T140000
DTSTAMP:20261027T001758Z
CREATED:20261027T001753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T001758Z
UID:7991-1793005200-1793023200@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Local Journalism in the News Avoidance Era
DESCRIPTION:A daylong celebration of the importance of local journalism and media literacy.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/local-journalism-in-the-news-avoidance-era/
LOCATION:Penn State University\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
DTSTAMP:20261027T001509Z
CREATED:20261027T001504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T001509Z
UID:7989-1793016000-1793019600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Decoding the Midterm Ad Blitz: Spotting Propaganda Techniques
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, use Semblen’s new political ad tracker\, which runs 2026 Senate and governor race ads from Facebook\, Instagram and YouTube through an analysis of rhetorical techniques\, alongside the FEC money behind Senate races. With 9\,529 ads analyzed so far\, there’s plenty to work with.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/decoding-the-midterm-ad-blitz-spotting-propaganda-techniques/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Monday Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20261023T182546Z
CREATED:20261023T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T182546Z
UID:7950-1793034000-1793041200@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Our Allentown: Youth Voices on AI Power\, Impact\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:The third session of a three-part youth workshop series led by Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown\, Turner Street Clubhouse. Teen Club members look at how AI shapes their lives and their community: who holds the power\, who is affected\, and who should be held accountable. As part of a Pulitzer Center U.S. Civil Society Microgrant. Club members only.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/our-allentown-youth-voices-on-ai-power-impact-and-accountability/
LOCATION:Turner Street Clubhouse\, 1302 W Turner St\, Allentown\, PA\, 18102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
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SUMMARY:Walk the Line to Build Active Listening and Reflective Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Walk the Line is an embodied\, discussion-based activity in which participants hold a “standing conversation” about media\, technology\, and society. Facilitators read aloud a series of provocative prompts. Discuss statements like “Social media has done more harm than good for teenagers” or “Companies should be legally responsible for what their algorithms recommend.” See how participants physically move to a spot along a line or continuum that represents their position\, from strong agreement to strong disagreement. \nOnce everyone has taken a stand\, the facilitator invites people from different points on the line to explain their reasoning\, and participants may move as they hear ideas that shift their thinking. Because opinions become visible and movement is encouraged\, the activity surfaces the genuine disagreement that lives inside any group and makes changing your mind a normal\, low-stakes act rather than a concession. Through participation\, learners will: \n(1) articulate and defend a personal position on a contested issue involving media\, technology\, and society; \n(2) recognize the range of viewpoints held within their own community and identify the values\, experiences\, and evidence that shape them; \n(3) practice active listening and respectful disagreement by responding directly to peers’ reasoning; \n(4) evaluate how framing and word choice in a prompt can shape an opinion; and \n(5) reflect on their own openness to revising a belief in light of new arguments or information. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to use this instructional strategy in face-to-face and online learning contexts!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/walk-the-line-to-build-active-listening-and-reflective-thinking/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Monday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261016T191439Z
CREATED:20261016T191432Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with the News: Financial Times and Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Jack\, global education editor at the Financial Times\, will lead a discussion on using high quality media to inform media literacy\, and showcase its free access programme www.ft.com/schoolsarefree.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/teaching-with-the-news-financial-times-and-media-literacy-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Times":MAILTO:andrew.jack@ft.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20261026T233810Z
CREATED:20261026T233806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T233810Z
UID:7979-1793102400-1793106000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Mis/Disinformation in the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is rapidly transforming an already turbulent online information ecosystem\, making it more difficult for people to know what is accurate. This interactive workshop will focus on navigating AI-powered false information.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/navigating-mis-disinformation-in-the-ai-era/
LOCATION:Penn State University\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T002434Z
CREATED:20261027T002430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T002434Z
UID:7995-1793111400-1793116800@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:How Digital Media Shapes Our Perspectives\, And What We Can Do About It
DESCRIPTION:This hybrid workshop with guest speaker Deanna Troust\, founder of Truth in Common\, is a professional development opportunity presented by the University Libraries that will focus on digital media\, fact-based decision-making and respectful discourse.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/how-digital-media-shapes-our-perspectives-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Penn State University\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T142309Z
CREATED:20261022T142256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T142309Z
UID:7942-1793127600-1793129400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Learning to See Through Media: Finland's Media Literacy Lessons for America
DESCRIPTION:Finland ranks first in Europe’s Media Literacy Index\, and Finns’ trust in news remains among the highest in the world. In the US\, trust in news has fallen to 25%. What can American classrooms learn from Finland? \nStephen Lee\, Co-Founder and CEO of Augmented Media Literacy\, has lived in Finland for about 25 years. In 2018\, he started a project with Finnish journalists and a PhD researcher to help people read media better. In this talk\, he shares what Finnish students learn about the news\, and four ways to see through media in anything you read: spotting clickbait headlines\, noticing emotional language\, checking sources and viewpoints\, and comparing coverage across outlets. \nEducators who attend will be the first to see and have the chance to try the Augmented Media Literacy Chrome extension beta for free. \nThe extension is based on the last 8 years of development in cooperation with teams in the US and Finland. We are excited to show you what our research has led us to and get your feedback. \nVisit https://augmentedmedialiteracy.com for more information and to join the waitlist for the tool. \nRegister (free): https://forms.gle/Ytk89UL7eARA1ZhM7 \nWatch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/WGVoOJPs_pU \nContact: contact@augmentedmedialiteracy.com
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/learning-to-see-through-media-finlands-media-literacy-lessons-for-america/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261027T153508Z
CREATED:20260903T134139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T153508Z
UID:7839-1793127600-1793133000@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Resource Rodeo: Classroom-Ready Media Literacy for Grades 6-12
DESCRIPTION:Looking for new ways to bring media literacy into your classroom? Join us during U.S. Media Literacy Week 2026 for a fast-paced virtual Resource Rodeo where six leading education organizations each share one of their favorite classroom-ready resources for grades 6-12. \nYou’ll explore lessons and activities across subject areas—including civics\, ELA\, and history—that integrate media literacy practice to help students build critical thinking\, communication\, and civic engagement skills. \nWhether you teach ELA\, social studies\, science\, or another subject\, you’ll leave with practical\, adaptable resources you can put to work right away. \nYou’ll explore resources from:\nDigital Inquiry Group\, Facing History & Ourselves\, KQED\, National Writing Project\, NAMLE\, and PBS LearningMedia.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/resource-rodeo-classroom-ready-media-literacy-for-grades-6-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T220000
DTSTAMP:20261016T192001Z
CREATED:20261016T191954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T192001Z
UID:7918-1793134800-1793138400@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking Generative AI Safety and Responsibly
DESCRIPTION:Cyberlite\, with support from Microsoft\, is introducing the newly expanded AI Classroom Toolkit: Unlocking Generative AI Safely and Responsibly. Whether educators are AI experts or just getting started\, the toolkit offers a practical way to bring important conversations about AI safety and critical thinking into the classroom. The webinar will introduce new classroom-ready resources focused on critical thinking\, verification\, and media and AI literacy\, along with the new What Type of AI User Are You? interactive quiz.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/unlocking-generative-ai-safety-and-responsibly/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T100000
DTSTAMP:20261023T182914Z
CREATED:20261023T182914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T182914Z
UID:7955-1793178000-1793181600@mlw.namle.org
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups Lehigh Valley with David Robertson of Joshway
DESCRIPTION:David Robertson\, founder of Joshway\, shares his “tech with intention” framework and the story of his entrepreneurial pivot. Free and open to all\, in person or virtually. NCC Follett Family Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)\, Room 605\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/1-million-cups-lehigh-valley-with-david-robertson-of-joshway/
LOCATION:NCC Follett Family Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20261027T002314Z
CREATED:20261026T234041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T002314Z
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SUMMARY:Media Literacy Essentials at the Mid-State Literacy Council
DESCRIPTION:Bellisario College faculty member Cory Barker hosts this interactive session focused on finding quality\, trustworthy information that matters to your life.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-essentials-at-the-mid-state-literacy-council/
LOCATION:Mid-State Literacy Council\, 248 East Calder Way Suite #307\, State College\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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