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SUMMARY:Critical Media Literacy Training Program for Educators
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of three sessions as part of a professional development series. \nWith 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 rise in conspiracy theories and radical political movements means that a critical view of news media is a crucial skill for all citizens. For teachers\, critical media literacy (CML) is not just a skill for democracy: it is also part of almost every aspect of their work as educators. Rapid-fire curricular changes\, a rise in book-banning and false history\, and a student body who have grown up taking social media and AI for granted are only some of the media-related challenges faced by teachers today. This course will provide educators with an accessible and equitable way to learn the skills of critical media literacy. \nDates: January 5 – 12\, 2026 \nTimes:\nLive Zoom sessions held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\, on the following dates: \n\nMonday\, January 5\, 2026\nFriday\, January 9\, 2026\nMonday\, January 12\, 2026\n\nFormat: Online with Live Zoom Sessions (See dates and times above) \nPrice: $295 \nPlease Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
URL:https://namle.org/event/critical-media-literacy-training-program-for-educators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Teachers College%2C Columbia University":MAILTO:tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
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SUMMARY:NAMLE: Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:NAMLE will be closed on January 1st in observation of New Year’s Day.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-closed-for-new-years-day/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
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SUMMARY:NAMLE: Closed for Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:NAMLE will be closed for winter break from December 24-26.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-closed-for-winter-break/
LOCATION:DC
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:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T091500
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CREATED:20251209T175726Z
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SUMMARY:Lines of Speech: Hate\, Harm and the Laws Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:Part of series: Wednesday Webinars on Digital & Media Literacy in Europe \n\n\n\n\nThis session will explore how hate speech is defined and regulated (ethics vs legality) across different European countries\, and how media literacy can support individuals in navigating the legal and ethical boundaries of digital expression and rights. Through cross-national comparisons and practical insights\, it will highlight the evolving role of libraries and public institutions in fostering informed\, rights-based digital citizenship. \nTarget group: Media literacy educators\, librarians\, human rights NGOs\, civil society actors\, media professionals\, researchers\, policy makers\, fact-checkers\, communication experts\, legislators\, broadcasters\, public authorities\, and private sector stakeholders. \nPresenters: \n\nRenato Sabbadini\, Doctoral researcher at the Law\, Science\, Technology and Society (LSTS) research group and a member of the Health and Aging Law Lab (HALL)\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, Belgium.\nMaja Zarić\, Ministry of Information and Telecommunications\, Government of the Republic of Serbia.\n\nModerator: Chloé Pété\, Project Officer\, Media & Learning Association.
URL:https://namle.org/event/lines-of-speech-hate-harm-and-the-laws-across-borders/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000
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SUMMARY:Media Mindfulness: Building Media Literacy Through Meaningful Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Discover how media mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help people become savvy news consumers by engaging in thoughtful discussions about local and current issues. Through guided reflection\, students consider which news stories are meaningful to them and how they make them feel. This approach promotes respectful dialogue and strengthens media literacy skills. You’ll leave with practical strategies for weaving media mindfulness into classroom practice and everyday conversations.
URL:https://namle.org/event/media-mindfulness-building-media-literacy-through-meaningful-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Media Education Lab":MAILTO:info@mediaeducationlab.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
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SUMMARY:NAMLE Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm ET for NAMLE’s last Membership Meeting of 2025! \nWe’ll share important updates on the organization’s evolving priorities and the future of our work. Over the past several months\, our Executive Director\, board\, and staff have been listening closely to feedback from educators\, youth\, parents\, partners\, and long-time members across the media literacy community. This meeting is your opportunity to hear how that input is shaping NAMLE’s next chapter and to add your voice to the conversation. 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 for this important discussion as we continue strengthening NAMLE’s impact and building the future of media literacy together. \nThe meeting is free and open to all. Please register here to attend.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-membership-meeting/
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:20251209T190000
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SUMMARY:Visualize History with Student-Created Documentaries
DESCRIPTION:KQED\, National History Day\, and PBS LearningMedia are offering a hands-on workshop showing how student-created documentaries can bring history to life—aligned with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Educators will explore ready-to-use curriculum\, practice video pre-production strategies\, and begin a sample mini-documentary to use as a classroom model. Participants receive adaptable resources\, free video tools\, a modifiable slide deck\, and a two-hour PD attendance letter.
URL:https://namle.org/event/visualize-history-with-student-created-documentaries/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
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SUMMARY:NAMLE Youth Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the NAMLE Youth Advisory Council members. This meeting is closed to the public.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-youth-advisory-council-meeting/
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:20251209T160000
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SUMMARY:National Media Literacy Alliance: Q4 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting of the National Media Literacy Alliance hosted by NAMLE. This meeting will review the activities of the Alliance to date and provide feedback for annual planning at the March 2026 meeting. \nThis meeting is closed to the public. You can read more about the Alliance here.
URL:https://namle.org/event/national-media-literacy-alliance-quarterly-meeting/
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:20251208T090000
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SUMMARY:SLATE: School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education
DESCRIPTION:SLATE is a comprehensive educational technology convention for teachers\, school leaders\, library media specialists\, and IT coordinators looking to explore the latest tools and practical strategies for their schools and districts. PBS Wisconsin Education will lead sessions on integrating Indigenous literacy with multimedia resources and strengthening students’ fact-checking skills\, and will be exhibiting throughout the event.
URL:https://namle.org/event/slate-school-leaders-advancing-technology-in-education/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
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SUMMARY:Classroom Contexts: Teachers Talk Teaching Media Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Illinois’ 2021 media literacy mandate created new opportunities—and challenges—for educators across the state. This presentation shares findings from interviews with 20 teachers\, revealing how gaps in media experiences\, socioeconomic context\, and political climates shape what media literacy looks like in different classrooms. Attendees will explore how addressing resource disparities and supporting bottom-up approaches can lead to more equitable and effective media literacy instruction
URL:https://namle.org/event/classroom-contexts/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Media Education Lab":MAILTO:info@mediaeducationlab.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T123000
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SUMMARY:The Age of AI: Navigating AI’s Risks and Benefits for Youth
DESCRIPTION:With Kaitlin Tiches\, MLIS Medical Librarian & Knowledge Manager Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital \nExplore young people’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications including smart speakers and generative AI tools like chatbots. This presentation will provide an overview of how young people are engaging with AI technologies for both education and entertainment. Additionally\, this presentation will provide an overview of both the risks present and the potential benefits of young people’s engagement with these technologies. Attendees will learn strategies for parents and caregivers to make decisions about if\, how\, and/or when these tools should be used in ways that promote digital wellbeing for their child(ren). Attendees will also be introduced to critical thinking questions for assessing risks and benefits of existing and new technologies that young people may be likely to adopt. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn strategies for navigating how to set expectations and rules for young people’s use of AI\, and discussion starters for having conversations about these technologies with older children and adolescents.\nUnderstand the rapidly changing landscape of AI tools used by young people and trends in use.\nLearn about common risks and opportunities of young people’s use of AI technologies.\nExplore techniques to evaluate the costs and benefits of a young person engaging with different AI technologies to make informed decisions about what type of use will most support their digital wellbeing.\n\nAbout the presenter: Kaitlin Tiches is the Medical Librarian & Knowledge Manager at the Digital Wellness Lab\, where she is responsible for maintaining the Lab’s knowledge base about the positive and negative effects of media and technology on young people’s health. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Individual Concentration from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\, Kaitlin has held a variety of positions\, including work as a biology and chemistry research assistant and analyst. Her deep interest in the connections between education\, research\, and information literacy led Kaitlin to pursue a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Simmons University and a professional shift to K-12 education. Prior to joining the team at Boston Children’s Hospital\, Kaitlin was a teacher and a high school Library Media Specialist.
URL:https://namle.org/event/the-age-of-ai-navigating-ais-risks-and-benefits-for-youth/
LOCATION:Gifford School\, 177 Boston Post Rd\, Weston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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