• Seeing Is Believing: 19th Century Hoaxes in American Media

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    The 19th century was the era of hoaxes and humbug in the United States. Promoted by the likes of PT Barnum, Americans paid good money to see for themselves evidence of mermaids, giants, and other wonders. How did they guard against deception Read More

  • Inside Your Local News: A Conversation With the Renton Reporter

    Renton Technical College Unity Center 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA, United States

    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

  • Media Ethics: Responsible Journalism in a Changing World

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    This session on media ethics will explore the responsibilities of journalists in today’s fast-changing media landscape. We’ll discuss the importance of accuracy, fairness, and transparency, and what goes into making ethical decisions in today’s world.

  • Same Facts, Different Language

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    Why do two outlets tell the “same” story with different language? See how angles, sources, and media biases shape how the facts are presented —and leave with a simple checklist for cutting through the noise.

  • Media Decoding Resource Demo: The Painted Church

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    In this interactive Zoom session, Niki Casserly will demonstrate the use of a slide presentation developed as a resource for Media Literacy Week 2025 called The Painted Church. The workshop will include tips for leading similar media decoding sessions. Previous experience or Read More

  • Think Smart, Share Smart: Becoming a Misinformation Detective

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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.

  • Conversation with McKenzie Sadeghi, AI & Foreign Intelligence Editor at NewsGuard

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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

  • Navigating Misinformation Today

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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

  • Don’t Get Fooled: Using the CRAAP Test and Library Resources

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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.

  • Educators: Are You Concerned About AI?

    Virtual Event Anywhere, Canada

    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 Read More

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