The Peace and Justice Committee of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Presents…

JUST THE FACTS

Navigating the NEW Digital Landscape

Saturday, April 6, 2019

• Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction?
• How does digital information come to us?
• What does the new digital landscape mean for truth and democracy?

In this two hour hands-on workshop, Library Media Specialist, Lois Parker-Hennion will help you answer these questions and more!  Please bring a device (cell phone, tablet, ipad, or laptop). Light refreshments will be served.

Who: Lois Parker-Hennion is a library media specialist and has been teaching digital literacy to high school students for 23 years. She is a member of the Peace & Justice Committee and serves on the Advisory Board for Teaching Tolerance.

What:  News Literacy/Digital Literacy workshop

When: 10:00-12:00 AM on Saturday, April 6th

Where: The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ

Why: In order to participate effectively in our democracy, we need to be able to successfully navigate the news that is coming at us.

How: Presentation will include hands-on activities and discussion. Please RSVP using Eventbright https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-the-facts-navigating-the-new-digital-landscape-tickets-56854839355

Childcare available with 2 weeks advance notice: Please contact: usr.dre1@gmail.com