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SUMMARY:When You Are the News: A Personal Journey From Tragedy to Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:When Michelle lost her father in 1988 in the bombing of Pan Am 103\, she had no idea that her personal tragedy would forever make her the subject of the news. In her talk\, Michelle will explore how her personal experience developed her critical thinking skills\, shaped how she understands media\, and continues to drive her passion for media literacy education.
URL:https://namle.org/event/when-you-are-the-news-a-personal-journey-from-tragedy-to-media-literacy/
LOCATION:Jacob Burns Film Center\, 364 Manville Road\, Pleasantville\, NY\, 10570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000
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SUMMARY:From Misinformation to Empowerment: Media Literacy for Youth and Adults in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:In an increasingly digital and media-saturated world\, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) has become essential for enabling individuals to critically access\, evaluate\, and use information and media content. The rapid expansion of social media\, algorithmic filtering\, and generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has transformed the information landscape\, creating new opportunities\, but also amplifying the spread of misinformation and disinformation. These developments pose significant challenges for informed decision-making\, social cohesion\, and democratic participation. While MIL initiatives have traditionally focused on youth\, there is a growing need to strengthen the MIL capacities of adult learners and\, in particular\, adult educators who play a key role in fostering critical thinking\, responsible media engagement\, and digital competencies across societies. \nTo mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day\, this webinar – organized by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) in collaboration with UNESCO’s Media and Information Unit within the Communication and Information Sector – will explore the role of MIL in adult learning and education in the age of AI. Bringing together policymakers\, researchers and practitioners from Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL) countries\, the event will examine emerging challenges and promising practices for equipping adult educators with essential MIL competencies. \nA highlight of the event will be the official launch of our new multilingual self-learning course on media and information literacy for adult educators. This course has been designed to empower educators with practical tools\, real-world examples and adaptable strategies to confidently navigate rapidly evolving digital environments. Participants will get an exclusive first look at how the course can strengthen critical and responsible engagement with information and how it can be used immediately in their own teaching and learning contexts.
URL:https://namle.org/event/from-misinformation-to-empowerment-media-literacy-for-youth-and-adults-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Break Through the Noise: How to Teach Video Literacy to All Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning educator and filmmaker Christoph A. Geiseler for a hands-on session focused on teaching video literacy in any classroom. Drawing on his work with global institutions\, he will share concrete strategies and adaptable tools that make video creation accessible for learners of all ages and practical strategies that help educators move students from passive consumers to intentional storytellers. This session centers on making video production and video literacy education a meaningful\, everyday part of learning. \nEducators will walk away with:\n– Strategies for how to use adaptable video creation tools\n– Approaches for teaching creative storytelling to all levels of learners\n– Accessible methods for incorporating video literacy and video creating into classrooms \nThis session is intended for educators at all levels through K-12\, as well as librarians and community learning specialists.
URL:https://namle.org/event/break-through-the-noise-how-to-teach-video-literacy-to-all-age-groups/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T210000
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SUMMARY:Book Party: "The Take Back"
DESCRIPTION:NYC\, celebrate Take Two Founder Megan Kiefer’s new book The Take Back: How we can reclaim our lives from Big Media and Tech. ​In The Take Back\, educator and media literacy advocate Megan Kiefer exposes how social media\, gaming\, and digital platforms are designed to hijack our focus\, monetize our behavior\, and shape the way we think—especially in the lives of young people.
URL:https://namle.org/event/book-party-the-take-back/
LOCATION:Film at Lincoln Center – Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center\, 144 W 65th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Take Two Media Initiative":MAILTO:info@taketwomediainitiative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:NAMLE Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\, at 7:00 pm ET for NAMLE’s membership meeting! \nWe’ll share important updates on NAMLE’s organizational direction\, including recent changes to our team and how we’re evolving the structure of our events. We’re also excited to officially welcome our new Director of Education\, Devon Tutak! During the meeting\, we’ll provide updates on the NCTE Media Literacy Position Statement revision process\, our ML4ALL Initiative \, upcoming events including a session at NASEM\, Media Literacy Week\, Youth Advisory Council initiatives\, and plans for the upcoming Youth Summit. \nThis meeting is your opportunity to hear more about how NAMLE is working to strengthen the media literacy community and better support educators\, youth\, and partners across the field through expanded resources and more frequent community engagement. Whether you’re new to NAMLE or have been part of the organization for years\, your perspective and participation are essential. We hope you’ll join us as we continue building the future of media literacy together. \nRegister today—it’s free!
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-membership-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
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SUMMARY:Level Up: Moving Beyond Screen Time to Game Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Video games are a medium\, not a monolith. While many games offer profound opportunities for creativity\, spatial problem-solving\, and healthy community building\, some engineering tactics are intended to subconsciously influence user behavior to incentivize play. If asking your child to turn off a game always ends in an argument\, it’s rarely a parenting failure. It’s often because your child is still developing the cognitive tools needed to recognize the sophisticated game engines designed to prolong their engagement. \nThis workshop fundamentally shifts the conversation from enforcing arbitrary screen time limits to building true game literacy. By looking under the hood of today’s most popular platforms\, parents will learn how to distinguish between healthy digital environments and those that rely on casino-like compulsion loops. You will leave equipped with the vocabulary and tools to help your child safely navigate the medium\, recognize manipulative design\, and step out of the algorithmic loop. \nParents & Educators Will Walk Away With:\n– A clear set of benchmarks to distinguish between intentional game design that respects the player’s time (with clear beginnings\, middles\, and ends) and open-ended extraction loops designed strictly for infinite engagement.\n– Strategies to introduce healthy\, physical-world friction to rebuild their child’s capacity for face-to-face conflict resolution and resilience against online echo chambers.\n– How to shift their household response to a post-game meltdown from punitive discipline to immediate neurological triage.
URL:https://namle.org/event/level-up-moving-beyond-screen-time-to-game-literacy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Teaching Multimedia 101
DESCRIPTION:Step into the dynamic world of media arts with this fast-paced\, hands-on course designed for middle and high school educators across subject areas and experience levels. Master engaging\, project-based approaches that center student voice\, media literacy\, and real-world relevance. Whether you are a beginner or veteran in multimedia production\, you will gain inspiration\, ideas\, skills and resources to expand your practice.
URL:https://namle.org/event/teaching-multimedia-101/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
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SUMMARY:[Rescheduled] Securing the Scaffold: K-12 & Academic Libraries Partnering for Progress in Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how partnerships between academic librarians and K–12 educators can build a scaffold for media and AI literacy between the earliest grades through university. Centered around a collaborative enterprise between Alabama K-12 media specialists and two librarians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham\, we will discuss how to get started\, encourage buy-in\, and translate standards and outcomes across subjects and grade levels. \nEducators will walk away with:\n– Practical models for K–12 and academic library collaboration\n– Examples of activities and lessons for workshops \nThis session is intended for teachers\, media specialists\, and academic librarians at both the K-12 and University levels.
URL:https://namle.org/event/securing-the-scaffold-k-12-academic-libraries-partnering-for-progress-in-media-literacy-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
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SUMMARY:2026 Amplify Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) are thrilled to host the 2026 Amplify Youth Summit\, taking place July 26-29\, 2026 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, Tennessee. Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://namle.org/event/2026-amplify-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Vanderbilt University\, 2201 West End Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37235\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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CREATED:20260422T180821Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Media Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:The annual U.S. Media Literacy Week is hosted by NAMLE. The mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. U.S. Media Literacy Week calls attention to media literacy education by bringing together hundreds of partners for events and activities around the country. \nLearn more at mlw.namle.org.
URL:https://namle.org/event/u-s-media-literacy-week/
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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