The Civic Implications of Safety in an Online World
The purpose of this program is to help people recognize how fear and anxiety can affect all aspects of people's lives. Participants will learn about some of the health and safety issues that people face now when it comes to their use of mass media, social media and AI.
DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
TIME: 1 PM - 2 PM EST
LOCATION. Online. Free.
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We will review topics including bullying, privacy and reputation management, health information, social relationships, and aggression and violence. Fear and safety are issues of central importance for life in a democratic society, and law and policies as well as individual social responsibility are important in creating safe spaces.
Why Should You Attend? When people experience fear and anxiety, it affects all aspects of people's lives. Learn about some of the health and safety issues that people face now when it comes to their use of mass media, social media and AI. Reflect on how fear and safety are issues of central importance for life in a democratic society. Create a personalized plan for increasing your feelings of safety and decreasing fear
Presenters: Renee Hobbs, University of Rhode Island and Catherine Morris, Media Education Lab
This year's theme is “Civic Learning for a Strong Democracy”. The event seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. By showcasing the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace, RI Civic Learning Week aims to further energize the movement for renewed civic education across Rhode Island and the nation.