Fact, Opinion or Disinformation: Developing Media Skills

(In-person Attendance)

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. Adults and teens. Attend in person or via Zoom; see full description for details.

Before You Vote: How to Critically Analyze Your Digital Media Sources, Part I

The majority of Americans now get their news through social media, where it can be hard to determine if content is fact, opinion or disinformation. In this program, we will discuss practical tips and strategies for how to become savvier media consumers. Presented by professor Kathy Kiely from the Reynolds Journalism Institute and librarian Seth Smith.

Adults and teens. No registration is required to attend in-person.

You can also attend virtually via Zoom. Please register here to get a Zoom link. The event will be recorded for later viewing on our YouTube channel.

See the other programs in this series:
Wednesday, June 26: Healthy Digital Habits
Wednesday, July 10: Artificial Intelligence, the Elections and Civic Dialogue

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.

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