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SUMMARY:Media Literacy Resource Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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!
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-resource-showcase/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pre-MLW Event
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SUMMARY:Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/media-literacy-week-in-rhode-island/
CATEGORIES:Friday Events,Monday Events,Thursday Events,Tuesday Events,Wednesday Events
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: A Hands-On Introduction
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiscover what AI can and can’t do\, get an overview of popular tools and find out how they can boost your productivity. \nWhether you’re curious about AI’s potential or looking to integrate it into your workflow\, this program provides practical insights and actionable knowledge. \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/unlocking-the-power-of-generative-ai-a-hands-on-introduction/
LOCATION:Renton Technical College Library\, 3000 NE 4th St. Building C (Second Floor)\, Renton\, WA\, 98056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monday Events
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SUMMARY:Finally\, A Tool that Unlocks Information Literacy for Students
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWatch 2min demo: https://vimeo.com/914852640\nSign-up for 30-day free trial: https://app.sooth.fyi/signup\nFAQ: https://sooth.fyi/faq
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/finally-a-tool-that-unlocks-information-literacy-for-students/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T163000
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SUMMARY:Amplifying Media Literacy: Equitable Media Literacy and the “Minds Over Media” Podcast
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/amplifying-media-literacy-equitable-media-literacy-and-the-minds-over-media-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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SUMMARY:Developing Critical Thinkers: How PBS KIDS is Approaching Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Kids are growing up in a media-rich world surrounded by changing technology and with digital devices at their fingertips. PBS KIDS strives to help kids safely navigate these experiences by creating engaging\, educational content that supports foundational media literacy skills — providing the tools kids need to think critically and imaginatively about media and its messages\, and encouraging them to be responsible media creators. In this panel\, children’s media producers and PBS KIDS colleagues will discuss the strategies being used to foster media literacy skills for young learners and ways they are incorporating media literacy education into PBS KIDS content. \nRegister for free as a 2024 U.S. Media Literacy Week participant\, and you will automatically be registered for this event. \n 
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/developing-critical-thinkers-how-pbs-kids-is-approaching-media-literacy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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SUMMARY:California Media Literacy Resource Slam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall California Media Literacy Resource Slam\, an engaging virtual webinar where educators can explore valuable tools and resources to enhance media literacy instruction. This session will showcase materials from Common Sense Education\, KQED\, the News Literacy Project\, the California Department of Education\, California School Library Association\, Santa Clara County Office of Education\, and more. From election-related content to tips on creating engaging student media projects\, we’ve got you covered. \nYou’ll leave with fresh ideas\, practical tools\, and connections to fellow educators who advocate for more media literacy in the classroom.
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/california-media-literacy-resource-slam/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Events
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SUMMARY:Democracy Happy Hour Presents: Media Literacy in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:How can you ensure you are getting accurate\, reliable information? What should you be aware of when it comes to digital media? How do we maximize the benefits while minimizing risks of AI? Join our panel of educators and media literacy experts for a robust discussion on these topics\, and more! \nFix Democracy First is a nonpartisan pro-democracy organization. They host a weekly Democracy Happy Hour on Wednesdays to share the latest news on democracy across the country and hear from experts on a variety of democracy-related topics. \nRegister for session: https://bit.ly/DemocracyHappyHour
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/democracy-happy-hour-presents-media-literacy-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241028T163000
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SUMMARY:You Are Here: Charting the Course for Media Literacy for All
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Donnell Probst\nDeputy Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education \nAs it becomes increasingly challenging to navigate the fire hose of information. It isn’t enough to simply distinguish between fact and fiction. We must strive to understand information\, its intention\, influence\, and impact. \nThis event will offer an overview of media literacy education. She will explore\n● why media literacy is critical at every age\n● what resources are needed to understand\n● what effective media literacy education looks like in the classroom\n● national efforts pushing for its implementation nationwide
URL:https://mlw.namle.org/event/you-are-here-charting-the-course-for-media-literacy-for-all/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Post-MLW Events
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