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

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.

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

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.

Register for session: https://bit.ly/DemocracyHappyHour

Watchdogs, Gatekeepers, or Referees? The Media’s Role in Democratic Elections

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 educate ourselves and others with the best information to make informed choices? At this panel session, the authors of the recent article “Prebunking Election Fraud: Strategies to Confront Conspiracy Theories” (in Social Education) will provide a brief primer of the different roles the media plays in politics and how citizens can contextualize and interpret information from various media sources.

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

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 intention, influence, and impact.

This event will offer an overview of media literacy education. She will explore
● why media literacy is critical at every age
● what resources are needed to understand
● what effective media literacy education looks like in the classroom
● national efforts pushing for its implementation nationwide