Events
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When You Are the News: A Personal Journey From Tragedy to Media Literacy
Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesWhen 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 […]
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From Misinformation to Empowerment: Media Literacy for Youth and Adults in the Age of AI
Virtual Event AnywhereIn 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 […]
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Break Through the Noise: How to Teach Video Literacy to All Age Groups
FeaturedVirtual Event AnywhereJoin 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 […]
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Book Party: “The Take Back”
Film at Lincoln Center - Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center 144 W 65th St, New York, NY, United StatesNYC, 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 […]
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NAMLE Membership Meeting
FeaturedVirtual Event AnywhereJoin us on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm ET for NAMLE’s membership meeting! We’ll share important updates on NAMLE’s organizational direction, including recent changes to our team and […]
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Intellectual Freedom Summit
This summit explores current conversations around intellectual freedom, information access, and the role educators and librarians play in supporting thoughtful engagement with diverse perspectives. Discussions will address censorship, the right […]
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Level Up: Moving Beyond Screen Time to Game Literacy
FeaturedVirtual Event AnywhereVideo 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 […]
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Media Literacy Education for Children and Youth: A Workshop
Washington, D.C. + VirtualThis 2-day public workshop will specifically focus on helping children and youth navigate rapidly changing online spaces. It will bring together educators, curriculum developers, researchers, program providers, and associations and […]
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Teach the Tech: Digital Literacy Summit
Boise State UniversityDesigned for educators and school leaders, this summit focuses on practical strategies for integrating digital literacy and future-ready skills into classroom learning. Sessions will explore how educators can help students […]
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Teaching Multimedia 101
Virtual Event AnywhereStep 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 […]
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[Rescheduled] Securing the Scaffold: K-12 & Academic Libraries Partnering for Progress in Media Literacy
FeaturedVirtual Event AnywhereThis 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 […]
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2026 Amplify Youth Summit
FeaturedVanderbilt University 2201 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, United StatesThe 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, […]
