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SUMMARY:Media Literacy for Librarians and Library Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The University of Canberra\, supported by ALIA\, is now offering a seven-week flexible\, self-paced online Media Literacy course for Librarians\, Teacher Librarians and other Library staff such as Library Technicians or Assistants. \nThe next course will run 9th Oct – 24th Nov 2023. \nMedia literacy is essential for all citizens to navigate the current environment of misinformation and disinformation. A recent survey of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Members by the University of Canberra found that 73% of the respondents believe libraries have a responsibility to educate others about media literacy. \nThe course will help you develop critical-thinking skills around the use of media\, and will encourage you to consider and develop an online package for educating others as you progress through the course. The course has been updated to include discussions and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the sector. \nBy the end of the course you will: \n\nUnderstand the social and digital media environment\nKnow how to verify information\, distinguish news and facts from rumour\, advertising and opinion\nUnderstand how online advertising\, marketing and strategic campaigning and advocacy persuades and influences\nIdentify misinformation\, disinformation and media bias\nIdentify and understand how to protect yourself from scams and keep yourself safe online\nDevelop strategies for teaching media literacy knowledge and skills\nUnderstand key concepts surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nExplore current trends and issues driven by AI in the LIS sector\nReview and document key resources in the field for ongoing education\n\nThe course  comprises of 50 hours of learning over the seven weeks\, including your own reading and activities. \nCOSTS (including GST)\nALIA Members: $495 \nNon-ALIA Members: $595 \n>> more information available here
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/media-literacy-for_librarians/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Drawn Together - Exploring Referendums
DESCRIPTION:Hook your students into exploring what a referendum is and how they work through cartooning!  In this digital workshop hosted by the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD)\, your students will discuss the techniques used by cartoonists\, practice their visual analysis skills and learn about the role of political cartoons as an example of media in our democracy.  \nWho is it for? Stage 2\, 3\, 4 \nDate/Time: Monday 23 October\, 10am -11am  \nCost: Free \nRegister: drawn-together-exploring-referendums \n 
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/drawn-together/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231023T110000
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SUMMARY:Young People and News Survey Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Young People and News Survey is a representative survey that examines the news practices of Australians aged 8-16 years. The survey has been carried out every three years 2017. The 2023 survey includes new question sets about young people’s news literacy and explores the relationship between young people’s news engagement and their civic engagement. \nPlease note: This event is by invitation. Please contact t.******@***************du.au if you would like to attend. An online launch event will be announced soon for later in the week. \nWho is it for: Researchers\, educators\, news organisations\, young people\, parents \nDate/Time: Monday 23rd\, 11am \nWhere: ABC Studios Harris Street\, Ultimo\, 2006 \nCost: Free
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/young_people_news_survey/
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SUMMARY:Developing media literacy using television and media 
DESCRIPTION:These SBS Learn teacher resources encourage students to think critically about the importance of where we obtain information\, and how to analyse it. SBS drama Safe Home centres on Phoebe (played by Aisha Dee) who starts a new job at a family violence legal service where she learns about the impact of family violence on individuals and families. The resources Safe Home: Media reporting of family violence (Years 9-10) encourage students to critically analyse the way family and domestic violence is covered in the media. The resource Discover Australia’s First Fake News Story (Years 6-10) accompanies SBS interactive documentary K’gari\, debunking one of Australia’s first fake news story about the origins and naming of Fraser Island\, by exposing the largely untold Aboriginal account of events. The resource encourages students to explore new perspectives and to challenge their perceptions – and their sources of information.   \nWho is it for? Years 6-10  \nDate/Time: during Media Literacy Week   \nCost: Free 
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/developing-media-literacy-using-television-and-media/
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SUMMARY:Media Literate Citizens
DESCRIPTION:Explore the importance of media in our everyday lives with this online event by the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD). Students will practice their visual thinking skills\, create a cartoon and consider how they engage with media. \nWho is it for? Stage 2\, 3\, 4 \nDate/Time: Tuesday 24th October\, 10am -11am  \nCost: Free \nRegister: media-literate-citizens-3
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/media-literate-citizens/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231026T100000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Media Literacy with Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) for Media Literacy Week as they connect with authors of the Worst Week Ever series Matt Cosgrove and Eva Amores! Students will explore examples of media literacy featured in Matt and Eva’s books. \nWho is it for? Stage 2\, 3\, 4 \nDate/Time: Thursday Oct 26\, 10am-11am \nCost: Free \nRegister exploring-media-literacy-with-matt-cosgrove-and-eva-amores
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/exploring-media-literacy/
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SUMMARY:While We Watched + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia at Arc Cinema in Canberra for a screening of While We Watched (2022)\, a riveting documentary about the importance of independent news media and its relevance in an age of misinformation and competing arguments.   \nThe film explores the impact of news media during India’s 2019 parliamentary elections. It also serves as a catalyst for significant conversations about media literacy and our democracy in Australia. \nThis screening will be followed by a conversation with Dr Sora Park from the University of Canberra\, Samantha Maiden (News Limited)\, Karen Middleton (The Saturday Paper) and Ronald Mizen (Australian Financial Review) to celebrate Media Literacy Week.  \nWho is it for? General Public (Rating: Unclassified 15+) \nDate/Time: Thursday 26 October 6pm \nCost: $12 \nRegister: For tickets and more information visit: While We Watched + Q&A | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (nfsa.gov.au)
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/while-we-watched-qa/
LOCATION:NFSA\, McCoy Cct\, Acton\, Canberra\, 2601
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SUMMARY:Young Australians\, News Engagement and News Literacy 
DESCRIPTION:Are young people really disengaged with news and current affairs? Or is this a myth? This online seminar\, hosted by the News & Media Research Center at the University of Canberra\, presents findings from a new report “News and Young Australians in 2023: How Children and Teens Access\, Perceive and are Affected by News Media”. The report examines the news practices of Australians aged 8-16 years. Following a presentation by lead author Associate Professor Tanya Notley \, Annabel Astbury\, Head of ABC Education and the Chair of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance will respond to the findings. \nWho is it for: Researchers\, educators\, news organisations\, young people\, parents \nDate/Time: Friday 27 October 2023\, 11am-12pm \nWhere: Online\, Register here for zoom link   \nCost: Free
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/young-australians-and-news-research/
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SUMMARY:Young Australians\, News Engagement and News Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Are young people really disengaged with news and current affairs? Or is this a myth? This online seminar presents findings from a new report “News and Young Australians in 2023: Howe Children and Teens Access\, Perceive and are Affected by News Media” about the news practices of Australians aged 8-16 years. The 2023 survey includes new question sets about young people’s news literacy and explores the relationship between young people’s news engagement and their civic engagement. The survey results will be presented by lead researcher\, Associate Professor Tanya Notley from Western Sydney University. Following the presentation\, we will also hear a response from Annabel Astbury\, Head of ABC Education and the Chair of the Australian Media Literacy Alliance. \nWho is it for: Researchers\, educators\, news organisations\, young people\, parents \nDate/Time: Friday 27\, 11am-12pm \nWhere: Online \nCost: Free (register for the online access link)
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/young-people-news-engagement/
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SUMMARY:Good News: Information and Media Literacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join ACMI’s education team online during media literacy week. Your students will discover what makes good reporting and interviewing\, and get tips to ensure quality and accuracy in their own news reports and analysis. They’ll learn about the use of primary and secondary sources of information\, and how to spot bias. \nHow to join:  A Zoom link will be sent to registered teachers before the session. Don’t worry if you can’t make the set time\, register your details and we’ll send you a link to the recording to use in your classroom. \nWho is it for: Year 3–6 students \nDate/Time:  Fri 27 Oct 2023\, 11.30am–12.00pm AEDT \nCost: Free
URL:https://medialiteracy.org.au/event/good_news/
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