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Digital Age Democracy: A Media Literacy Symposium In-Person
Join us for a day of exploration of the intersection of media literacy and democratic engagement. This symposium will feature a variety of workshops covering topics such as election literacy, ballot propositions, and the role of news media in shaping public opinion. Whether you're a seasoned voter or just starting your journey as an informed citizen, we hope you will participate!
Sessions will be offered both in-person and via zoom to accommodate diverse schedules (zoom session links will be sent out the day before the event). Attend as many sessions as you like!
BC Students: If you are attending a session for extra credit, please sign in once you arrive.
Workshop Title |
Presenter |
Organization |
Time |
Format |
Workshop Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Plots: How Conspiracy Theories Impact Elections | Laura Luiz | BC Library | 9-10am | in person | Recognize and combat conspiracy theories this election season. |
| Voting 101 | Leonardo Ayala | Student Life | 10:30-11:30am | In person | Don't know where to get started when it comes to voting in the upcoming election? Start here! |
| Where do You Get Your News? | KVPR | 11:45-12:45pm | In person | Join KVPR for some pizza and conversation around the topic of news: how you feel about it, where you get it, and why it matters. Hosted by our local public radio station! | |
| Mind Games: Understanding Propaganda Tactics in Elections | Laura Luiz | BC Library | 11-12pm | Online | This workshop will cover how to identify and avoid propaganda and bias in the upcoming election. We will also examine online resources and tools to help fact-check election information. |
| Digital Activism/Digital Egotism: Navigating Political Expression Online | Erin Auerbach | BC Journalism Dept | 1-2pm | In person | In an increasingly interconnected world, our digital presence often serves as a reflection of our beliefs and values. While social media platforms offer a space for political discourse and engagement, it's essential to consider the potential ramifications of our online actions. This session will explore the unintended consequences of curating a politically driven digital footprint, including potential professional and personal repercussions. |
| Know Your Ballot Measures | Mary Helen Barro | League of Women Voters | 2:30-3:30pm | In person | Join the President of the League of Women Voters for an informational session breaking down the ballot measures. |
| AI and Election (Mis)Information | Joey Merritt | BC Library | 3-4pm | Online | A record number of voters will head to the polls this year. Let’s talk about how AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk to understanding our political landscape. AI mis- and dis-information appears in our email, our news, and our web searches. It makes its way into our communities, sometimes creating dissent where there was none before. Come to this presentation and learn more about how to spot mis- and dis-information in the world around us. |
| Why Democracy Needs Local News to Survive | Emma Gallegos | EdSource | 4-5pm | In person | Local news strengthens communities. When it is cut to the bone — as it has been in communities like Kern County — that can have serious consequences for the health of American democracy. This presentation is aimed at citizens of all political perspectives to reconsider the role of local media in democracy. |
Event Organizer
Ariel Dyer