Events Calendar

Presenter: Erin Olson

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Presenters: Erin Olson & Tracee Standford We are dealing with the most challenging information landscape in human history. Digital tools, artificial intelligence and social media make it easy for anyone to spread misinformation and disinformation. The News Literacy Project believes education is the most effective method to address this challenge. Our free educator resources, including […]

Presenter: Alee Quick This one-hour session provides an overview of news literacy education that touches on all five of the News Literacy Project’s standards: We’ll explore key concepts and skills needed to effectively and responsibly navigate the information environment, including verification skills for evaluating online claims. We will introduce the resources available for free from […]

Presenter: Tracee Stanford Addressing news coverage and current events – including claims library staff and patrons encounter online – can quickly become entangled in perceptions of partisanship. Cut through polarization by focusing on the characteristics of credible information and the standards and guidelines that are used in journalism. This session provides a deep dive into […]

Presenter: Alee Quick People frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage, but what does this really mean? What makes a piece of news biased, and who decides? What role do our own biases play in our perceptions of bias? This session explores this vital, controversial and complex topic in ways that empower librarians, educators, […]

Presenter: Tracee Stanford Young people spend a lot of time on social media, but do they know why certain content appears on their feeds? Algorithms are powerful but often invisible forces shaping our online experiences — but whose interests are they designed to promote? This presentation will help you dive into the world of algorithms […]

Presenter: Pam Brunskill