Representations of Teachers in the Media across time and space

In this presentation, media literacy educators/scholars, Dr. Stephanie Flores-Koulish and Sr. Rose Pacatte will examine various depictions of teacher depictions in the media, past and present using the critical lenses of media literacy education, and discuss the implications of such depictions on the profession and especially the impact on this female-dominated profession.

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Group Chat: Youth Digital Culture

Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

What do young people really think about what they’re seeing online? Monica Anderson (Pew Research Center) and Joan Mukogosi (Data & Society) chat with Next Gen Public Media Youth Fellows Gabby Rodriguez and Audrey Gage about the platforms they use, how they Read More

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Act: Be an Informed Voter

Kansas City Public Library 14 W 10th St., Kansas City, MO, United States

Our focus is on the ACT facet of media literacy. We all want to be #VoteReady - what are some tools and resources we can use to get there? Thank you to our community partners: the League of Women Voters, KCUR, and Read More

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Productive Conversations without Confrontation

When a friend or loved one shares a viral hoax, fabricated photo or conspiracy theory, how do you respond? With the holiday season and a presidential election ahead of us, we can expect to encounter rumors and falsehoods along with heated debate. Read More

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Hi Barbie: Feminism and Gender Representation in Media

Cedar Crest College Miller Family Building, Allentown, PA, 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 Read More

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Escape The Echoes – A Media Literacy Escape Game

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 Read More

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Artificial Intelligence, ChatPGPT: The Future is Here!

Pearl River Public Library 80 Franklin Ave, Pearl River, NY, 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. Read More

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Digital Citizens Unite! A Panel on Navigating the Age of NEW Media

Renton Highlands Library 2801 NE 10th St, Renton, 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 Read More

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UNESCO Chair in Democracy, Global Citizenship and Transformative Education (DCMET) Symposium 2023

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, Read More

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Media Literacy Week: “Productive Conversations without Confrontation”

Kansas City Public Library – Waldo Branch 201 East 75th St., Kansas City, 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 Read More

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Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas

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 Read More

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Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island

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

“Trust Me” Documentary Worldwide Watch Party

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, Read More

Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: A Hands-On Introduction

Renton Technical College Library 3000 NE 4th St. Building C (Second Floor), Renton, WA, 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 Read More

Literacies! A 4-Part Audio Series Launch

Tulane University 7001 Freret St, New Orleans, LA, 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 Read More

NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit

The NPU Georgia Family Technology Summit will connect modern American families to resources, information and programs centering A.I., media and digital literacy.

Democracy Happy Hour Presents: Media Literacy in the Age of AI

Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

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

You Are Here: Charting the Course for Media Literacy for All

Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

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