JUNE – JULY 2024
BEFORE YOU VOTE! – a 3-part series
This series of digital and media literacy programs are jointly sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia – Boone County, MU’s Reynolds Journalism Institute, When She Votes, Race Onward and the Daniel Boone Regional Library.
Fact, Opinion or Disinformation: Developing Media Skills
Wednesday, June 12 › 6:30-8 p.m.
Boone Electric Cooperative Community Bldg.,1413 Rangeline St., Columbia or via Zoom.
The majority of Americans now get their news through social media, where it can be hard to determine what is fact, opinion or disinformation. In this program, get practical tips and strategies for how to tell the difference. Presented by professor and journalist Kathy Kiely and librarian Seth Smith. Attend in person or register for a Zoom connection: Register
Healthy Digital Habits Workshop
Wednesday, June 26 › 6:30-8 p.m.
Boone Electric Cooperative Community Bldg.,1413 Rangeline St., Columbia or via Zoom
Many people spend six to eight hours a day on digital devices looking at news, shopping online or scrolling through social media. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to navigate the digital world while preserving our peace of mind and quality of life. Bring your smartphone for some hands-on tips. attend in person or register for a Zoom connection: Register
Artificial Intelligence, the Elections and Civic Dialogue
Wednesday, July 10 › 6:30-8 p.m.
Boone Electric Cooperative Community Bldg.,1413 Rangeline St., Columbia or via Zoom
Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of journalism and politics. We’ll explore its potential impact as a source of disinformation, especially during an election year, and how it can create new horizons of collaboration. Presented by MU’s J. Scott Christianson. Attend in person or register for a Zoom connection: Register
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