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 Read More
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, Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
The NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit will connect modern American families to resources, information and programs centering A.I., media and digital literacy.
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 Read More
Each year, NAMLE strives to honor those individuals and organizations who have exhibited impactful service, practice, or efforts that have greatly impacted the media literacy community and beyond. Join us in honoring those who have nominated and chosen as 2024 recipients of Read More
Featuring: Donnell Probst Deputy Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education As 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 Read More
As the 2024 election season approaches, we are again faced with an onslaught on information, misinformation, and disinformation about candidates, issues, and the election process itself. What impact, if any, do the media have on U.S. elections? How can we strive to Read More
Join Grand Rapids Public Library for a panel discussion to kick off Media Literacy Week, featuring experts, educators, and media professionals. Learn why media literacy matters in everyday life and civic engagement, and discover practical ways to strengthen your own media literacy Read More
Go beyond the headlines and learn how local news gets made! Join journalists from the Renton Reporter for a lively conversation about the stories happening right now in your backyard, and how to spot untrustworthy news. Program Flow (60 minutes): Welcome & Read More
Social media allows anyone to dole out dubious advice on climate change and other vital areas of health and safety. With medical and science information readily available, it’s easy to be vulnerable to misinformation and be put at risk, especially when the Read More
This Media Literacy Week, we’re talking fandom, politics, and critical thinking, all through the lens of Taylor Swift. The Media Education Lab and Swifties4Hope team up to explore how the worlds of fandom and politics overlap and diverge. Together, we’ll reflect on Read More
On the next Tuesday Night Movie... Wes Craven's classic horror film "Scream" on the big screen! Presented with The Rapidian, in recognition of Media Literacy Week! "Scream" is one of the great meta horror films of all time. Not only a thrilling Read More
We’re excited to announce a collection of free classroom resources created by Courageous RI, an initiative of the Media Education Lab. This collection of lesson plans, hosted on PBS LearningMedia and produced by Ocean State Media, features videos of Rhode Island students Read More
We know it when we see it (or hear it, or read it), but what qualities make content high-quality? The Department of Communication & Media Studies at Fordham University invites you to join the Children's Media Association (CMA) and the National Association Read More
Propaganda and disinformation are polluting our digital spaces and fueling our divisions as a society. Even casual conversations can feel fraught in these times. People care deeply about these realities but often don’t know what to do about them. In this Media Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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.
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. Christa brings a valuable combination of Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More