Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News

by SLJ
Feb 11, 2017 | Filed in Events & PD
Critical thinking is more important than ever. As part of our popular series on technology in the education space, our panelists will cover how to vet information and establish best practices for students to manage the digital firehose, and consider perspective and bias.
View On Demand
LandingHeader_InfoLiteracy_550Presented by: ISTE, Mackin Educational Resources, Rosen Publishing Group, Credo and School Library Journal Event Date & Time: Thursday, March 16th, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Our popular series returns with all-new presentations on technology in the education space, from helping struggling readers to sorting fact from fiction when it comes to digital information. Led by top practitioners in the field, these one-hour free programs will offer practical insight into these hot topics in tech, with implications for schools and libraries.

Session #1: Information Literacy in the Age of Fake News

Critical thinking is more important than ever. Our panelists will cover how to vet information and establish best practices for students to manage the digital firehose, and consider perspective and bias.

Panelists

  • Frank Baker - Founder, The Media Literacy Clearinghouse
  • Gary Price - Editor, Infodocket
  • Mike Ribble - Educator, Founder, digitalcitizenship.org
  • Damaso Reyes - New York City Program Manager, News Literacy Project

Moderator

  • Joyce Valenza - Assistant Professor of Teaching, Rutgers University School of Communication & Information
Follow us on Twitter! @SLJournal #SLJISTE Need help getting registered? Send us an email describing your problem.
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

Pointopoin

Superb!

Posted : Dec 20, 2017 11:54

Kapal Api Punya Cerita

Is this webinar going to be for elementary level, as well as secondary?

Posted : Nov 23, 2017 11:54

Marc

Thank you for this information, really important for us.

Posted : Oct 04, 2017 08:50

Debbie Dupree

Thank you for a timely and important webcast. The panel participants provided excellent resources that I plan to use right away. Thanks so much.

Posted : Mar 17, 2017 01:28

Arlen Kimmelman

This was the BEST webinar I've ever attended. Amazing amount of good, usable, current, relevant, and creative resources to combat fake news! THANK YOU!

Posted : Mar 17, 2017 01:16

Andriyanto

You are perfectly right…

Posted : Mar 18, 2017 11:14

Jackie Church

Hello - Is this webinar going to be for elementary level, as well as secondary? Our district is teaching website evaluation and bias in units right now, in grades 4 and 5. Jackie

Posted : Mar 06, 2017 01:45

RELATED 

BOOKS & MEDIA

Reimagining Our Futures: YA Authors On Feminism, Fairy-Tales, & Fantasy
by Sayantani DasGupta
BACK TO SCHOOL

First Day Ready: For Librarians Starting at a New School, Tips from the Trenches
by April Witteveen
BACK TO SCHOOL

From Classroom to Circulation Desk: Lessons from a Teacher-Turned-Librarian
by Paige Przybylski
INDUSTRY NEWS

YALSA's New Director, Inaugural Awards, And More | News Bites
by SLJ Staff
BOOKS

SLJ Facebook Live Chats with Authors at Day of Dialog & Book Expo 2018
by Shelley Diaz
DIVERSE BOOKS OPINION

WNDB Walter Grants Return | News Bites
by SLJ
More
RECOMMENDED
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
Story Image
CAREERS

The job outlook in 2030: Librarians will be in demand

Rebecca T. Miller, Dec 07, 2017
According to "The Future of skills: Employment is 2030", there will be an increased call for librarians, curators, and archivists, among other occupations.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?