[Libs-Or] Facts Matter: Online Information Literacy Course for the Real World (Registration Open)

Wed Feb 7 14:41:25 PST 2018

Library Journal is offering an online course called Facts Matter: Information Literacy for the Real World. There will be two live interactive sessions, and the rest of the course will be asynchronous. The course runs from March 28th through April 11th, and there’s a registration cost. Details are in the announcement below and here: http://learn.libraryjournal.com/courses/facts-matter/.

FYI,
Jen

Jen Maurer, MLS
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Libraries and news organizations are joining forces
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Understanding news bias is more critical than ever
Libraries and news organizations are joining forces in a variety of ways to promote news literacy, create innovative community programming, and help patrons/students identify misinformation. Join this online course<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-16b4-1802/Bct/l-ftaf/l-ftaf:832/ct2_0/1?sid=TV2:K7kiidQdZ> to learn how you can partner with local news organizations to promote news literacy through a range of programs—including a citizen journalism hub at your library.

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Gain the ability to...

  *   Use a timely repertoire of media and news literacy tools, including reliable fact-checking sites, and anti-bias strategies that you can share with patrons.
  *   Enhance citizens' critical thinking when they are immersed in misinformation, keep conversations nonpartisan, and empower users to objectively evaluate print and digital information.
  *   Readily identify data and easily use free online tools to turn it into compelling visuals that will help you support your message.

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We've convened an outstanding group of experts including:

[Damaso Reyes]

Damaso Reyes
Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement, The News Literacy Project

[Gleb Tsipursky]

Gleb Tsipursky
Assistant Professor, Ohio State University; President and Cofounder, Intentional Insights; Cofounder, Pro-Truth Pledge

[Krisitin Fontichiaro]

Kristin Fontichiaro
Clinical Associate Professor,
University of Michigan School
of Information

[Renee Hobbs]

Renee Hobbs
Professor of Communication Studies;
Director, Media Education Lab,
University of Rhode Island

[Tom Huang]

Tom Huang
Assistant Managing Editor for
Features and Community Engagement,
Dallas Morning News

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Group discounts are available!
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