What strategies, tools, and habits can we cultivate in order to withstand misinformation and fake news? Librarian Di Zhang shares his biggest lessons from nearly a decade of teaching information and media literacy and engaging with conspiracy theorists and trolls. Come for the tips and stay for the lively discussion!
https://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy
We know that youth are increasingly impacted by and targeted via online media. Join us for a presentation and discussion, led by RTC’s Associate Dean of Student Engagement & Retention and parent Wade Parrott III, on how parents can model and ensure safe and responsible online behaviors for their kids.
https://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy
“Trust Me” Documentary film screening with Montana Public Employees, followed by filmmaker meet/greet and educator workshop
On January 13 – 14, 2023, the media literacy community will gather for NMLC23, the 16th Annual Northeast Media Literacy Conference! This online conference is organized around the theme of RESISTING THE FRAME. Join us for a webinar where we share our planning process for this conference and preview some of the unique features of this special event. Conference organizers Michelle Ciccone and Iglika Ivanova will describe their plans for the conference and lead a discussion on how the unique features of the program support an ongoing, multidisciplinary, and global learning community.