Balanced news, media bias resources, and dialogue that build the skills students need to navigate a constantly changing, often divisive and toxic, online landscape.
Join PBS Wisconsin and Retro Report as we provide just-in-time resources for election season and beyond!
This webinar will highlight new civics and media literacy resources from PBS that have been developed for 6th-12th grade classrooms, including the comprehensive Civics collection and specific resources like Retro Report’s Citizen Nation Civics Skills series.
Help your middle and high school students understand foundational ideas and the complexities of our government, build critical thinking skills, and become more informed and engaged citizens. Join us to explore essential skills and strategies for civic engagement and media literacy that have value far beyond the classroom.
Presenters:
Sarah Kopplin, president of the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies
Filiz Yargici, education manager for Retro Report
Nick Ostrem, education engagement specialist with PBS Wisconsin Education
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 tools and find out how they can boost your productivity.
Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential or looking to integrate it into your workflow, this program provides practical insights and actionable knowledge.
Registration is not required.
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!
Fix 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.
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