Join us for a webinar exploring the intersections of media literacy and active listening in combating today's most pressing challenges. Delve deep into how critical thinking and empathetic communication can help us successfully navigate disinformation, bridge the gaps of political division, and address the roots of violent extremism. Equip yourself with the tools and insights needed to discern fact from fiction and foster unity in an age of discord.
This webinar is part of Courageous Rhode Island Youth Media Contest, an initiative designed to empower youth to amplify positive messages that improve the quality of civic discourse. Media literacy and active listening can help people recognize and resist disinformation, hoaxes, conspiracy theories and other forms of media that promote fear and hate.
DATE: Wednesday, NOV 1
TIME: 4pm EST
LOCATION: Register for the Webinar Here
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Speaker: Benjamin Thevenin is an Associate Professor in Media Arts at Brigham Young University. His scholarly and creative work focuses on media literacy, civic engagement, the environment, film, and new media. His book Making Media Matter: Critical Literacy, Popular Culture, and Creative Production is a resource for media educators interested in integrating critical inquiry and creative expression, politics and play in their pedagogy. He teaches courses in media education, children’s media, new media, pop culture and ecomedia literacy, and he collaborates with his students and colleagues on creative work including games, films, podcasts, VR, web-series and so on.