8 Media Webinars this week: Writing, AI, Teaching, Journalism, & More
/Mon, Sept 18 – Introducing the Media Dictionary
What: Join us to learn about this important national initiative and consider the opportunities and challenges faced by the Media Dictionary team. Discussion Questions include: Why is media literacy important in modern society? What kind of challenges does it address? What do you think are some effective strategies to increase media literacy in our societies?
Who: Dr. Jatin Srivastavais is Professor and Director at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University; Dr. Vijayta Tanejais an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, DIHE-JIMS Noida; Bhavna Pathak is National Secretary, International Association of Women Media Teachers.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Mon, Sept 18 - Transforming Education with AI: What Educators Need to Know
What: Educators will get a closer look at how AI’s rapid advancement is prompting a wave of change across the education landscape.
Who: Alex Kotran, Co-Founder and CEO, The AI Education Project; and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Common Sense Education
Tue, Sept 19 – Beyond the Headlines: Women Journalists in Africa
Who: Moderator Amaka Okoye, Freelance Journalist Gabrielle Nina Mitch, Ruth Nesoba with the BBC News; Independent Journalist Dicta Asiimwe
When: 12 noon
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Women In Journalism
Tue, Sept 19 - AI for Collaborative Journalism
What: A discussion of the methodology and development of a collaborative journalism platform, from concept to journalistic content creation.
Who: Sebastián Neter of Wingu, a non-profit organization focused on leveraging technology for social impact. María Paula Murcia, the creator of the Comments Library, a digital tool for analyzing social conversations on Mutante’s channels.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Code For All
Tue, Sept 19 – AI in the JMC Classroom
Who: Tiffany Gallicano, UNC Charlotte; Tait, Ball State University; Raluca Cozma, Kansas State University.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members
Sponsor: AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communcation)
Tue, Sept 19 - L.A. Times Ask A Reporter: Our Climate Change Challenge
What: This discussion, based on a Times special report investigating the state of climate change in California.
Who: LA Times reporters Rosanna Xia and Sammy Roth. City Editor Maria La Ganga will moderate.
When: 6 pm, Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: LA Times
Thu, Sept 21 - How To Write Stories That People Actually Want to Read
What: An introduction to interviewing, structuring and writing for impactful storytelling
Who: Courtney Crowder is the Iowa Columnist and a senior writer at the Des Moines Register.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Online Media Campus
Thu, Sept 21 - The Education Beat Is the Democracy Beat
What: The panel will talk about hot-button educational issues; learn story ideas and insider tips; and find inspiration in the experiences of both journalists and educators.
Who: Amy Zimmer is Chalkbeat's New York bureau chief. John Hildebrand is the senior education writer for Newsday. Adam Fine has been superintendent of the East Hampton Union Free School District since September 2021.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Press Club of Long Island