Cracking the Code: How AI Shapes What We See (And What We Miss)

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This free webinar for educators, presented by the News Literacy Project on edWeb.net, will offer strategies for teaching students about algorithms and artificial intelligence.

Cracking the Code: How AI Shapes What We See (And What We Miss) 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT

From shaping our social media feeds to influencing the news we see, algorithms and artificial intelligence are transforming the way we consume information. But how do these technologies work, and what impact do they have on our ability to distinguish fact from fiction?

Join the News Literacy Project for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of AI and algorithms in news and social media.

You’ll learn directly from reporter Mia Sato, who covers the tech world and AI’s influence for The Verge.

Together, we’ll explore the rise of AI-generated content, machine learning systems that use data to shape our information bubbles, and the challenges posed by deepfakes. We’ll equip you with strategies to help students develop a more critical approach to digital news consumption.

By the end of the session, you’ll be armed with information about the ongoing evolution of AI, a deeper understanding of how we shape—and are shaped by—algorithms, and a toolbox of resources to support you in teaching your students. We will highlight Checkology®, our free, interactive e-learning platform designed to help educators provide essential news literacy skills to students.

This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. This event complements NLP’s “Spring Sprints” resources.

🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!

(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway, and we’ll email you the recording.)