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  • Critical Media Literacy Training Program for Educators

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    This is the second of three sessions as part of a professional development series. With the rapid changes in the media ecosystem and the potential disruption and affordances offered by AI, the need for critical media literacy (CML) amongst educators and their capacity to model and foster such skills in their students is critical. A […]

  • Digital Detectives: Teaching Students to Navigate Misinformation and Media Bias

    Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL, United States

    This is a poster session at the Future of Education Technology Conference. Students are inundated with information, some accurate, much of it not. This session dives into the crucial work of helping students become “digital detectives,” equipped with the skills to evaluate digital content critically and independently. Participants will explore hands-on strategies for teaching students […]

  • NAMLE Closed

    NAMLE is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

  • The AI Shift: Moving from Reaction to Readiness in Your Classroom

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    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Schools are racing to respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, yet most responses fall into two camps: fear-driven restriction or reactive policy-making. Meanwhile, students are already using AI tools every day, often without guidance, transparency, or critical skill-building. This session invites educators to move beyond panic, policing, or avoidance and toward a more […]

  • The Human Advantage: Decision Skills in an AI-driven Workforce

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    In today’s rapidly evolving labor market, decision-making remains one of the most essential and enduring sets of skills. According to a new report from the Burning Glass Institute, developing decision skills—such as strategic thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving—prepares students to thrive in the workforce of the future. These durable skills are in high demand, drive […]

  • National News Literacy Week

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Presented by the News Literacy Project, The E.W. Scripps Company, USA Today and USA Today Network, the seventh annual National News Literacy Week provides educators with the tools and resources they need to help students navigate today’s information landscape more skillfully. This year’s focus is on helping young people stay grounded with facts and rebuild […]

  • IDEAcon 2026

    Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    For three full days, attendees have access to experienced thought leaders and regional speakers all focused on current topics in education and who represent innovative practices. There is something for all educators through the hundreds of sessions that allow you to customize your IDEAcon experience based on your comfort level and curiosity.

  • Journalist Safety in the US: Protecting Data and Devices

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    The raid of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of the reporter’s devices and newsgathering materials is an alarming escalation against the press and emphasizes the need for journalists in the U.S. to take steps to proactively protect their sensitive information. We invite you to join us for a roundtable discussion on best […]

  • Unlock Critical Media Literacy Skills with Constructivist Media Decoding

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    WHAT? An online professional development course designed to introduce K-12 librarians and teachers to the vibrant practice of constructivist media decoding. This 10-week online training is provided through Project Look Sharp at a cost of $190 per person paid by credit card or school/organization voucher. Those who complete the course will earn a badge from […]

  • Using Media Literacy to Practice Metacognition

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    Virtual Event Anywhere

    In any setting, learners need the ability to monitor their thoughts, evaluate their thinking, reflect on their beliefs, and adjust their understanding. In recognition of Safer Internet Day, this webinar will unpack how the practices of media literacy can support these metacognition skills, ultimately empowering learners to make informed choices online and beyond. By centering […]

  • Classroom to Cinema

    California Film Institute 1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

    Classroom to Cinema invites classrooms from across the Bay Area to celebrate Cultural Heritage Months through free screenings of powerful, independent films. Each screening is paired with stories that spark conversation, broaden perspectives, and connect directly to the cultural moments we honor. We are unable to provide free transportation to school groups for this program […]

  • Analyze and Disrupt GenAI Bias to Create with Confidence

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Generative AI tools reflect the biases baked into their training data and our society. As media literate educators, our job is to analyze GenAI creative outputs to actively disrupt harmful stereotypes and support students to recognize bias and create with confidence. Explore the origins of this bias and learn how to produce AI-generated images that […]