As the dust settles from the 2024 US general election, conspiracy theories continue to swirl, shaping post-election narratives and public perception. Join us on December 2 for a timely discussion on Conspiracy Theories and the 2024 US Election, where we’ll examine the falsehoods that gained momentum in the weeks leading up to the general election and those that have emerged in its aftermath. Drawing from both recent and historical examples, we’ll explore how conspiracy theories influence democratic processes, public trust, and media coverage. Through the lens of media literacy and critical thinking strategies like the SIFT framework, participants will engage with the broader cultural and political impacts of these narratives and discuss tools for navigating misinformation in a polarized landscape. Don’t miss this important conversation on how conspiracy theories are shaping the political landscape in America today.
Date: Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Time: 12 pm EST | 6 pm CET | 10:30 pm IST
Location: Register here for the MediaEd Club Session
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Host: Dr. Wesley Fryer
Wesley Fryer, PhD, is a middle school STEM and media literacy teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. The author of several books on technology integration and multimedia production, he is passionate about media literacy, community oral history, using AI effectively and ethically, and helping learners of all ages “Show What They Know With Media.” His experiences include university teaching, K-12 teaching as both an elementary and middle school classroom teacher, serving as a school director of technology, a college director of distance learning, and an instructional technology coach. A 1992 graduate of the US Air Force Academy, he is a Fulbright Scholar (Mexico City, 1992-93), an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Teacher, and PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator. He earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University in 2012. Since 2020 he has been working on the media literacy inquiry project, “Conspiracies and Culture Wars,” now available as a six week micro-credential course through the The MediaEd Institute. His media literacy unit on “Froot Loop Conspiracy Theories” is shared (among many other STEM and media literacy lessons) on lessons.wesfryer.com. As an educational technology “early adopter / innovator” since the late 1990s, he shares a variety of resources on social media platforms including Mastodon, YouTube, Linked In, Facebook, TikTok, etc. Learn more about him on wesfryer.com/bio. Watch one of his 3 TEDx talks (or another presentation) via this YouTube playlist.
Please get in touch with us if you want to host future Media Club meetings to discuss a cool book, podcast, video or any media related to our interests.
Dr. Wes Fryer, Webinar Series Manager | wes.fryer@providenceday.org