Age Group: Ages 14 – 17 (High School) , Ages 18+ (Adults) Registration for this event will close on December 9, 2020 @ 3:00pm. Program Description Event Details According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 80% of jobs are never posted anywhere, but instead come from connections between people. LinkedIn can give […]
Do you tweet? Learn how to join the conversation by sharing photos, videos, and short messages with other users around the world. You will receive an email the day of the class with the link to join the virtual class. Register Now for: *Online: Twitter Basics More Info Skill prerequisites: Basic […]
The 2020 election is awash with misinformation, disinformation, and social media manipulation. It is crucial to counter these efforts to ensure a fair contest and public confidence in the election results. This challenge is particularly urgent for Black Americans, who U.S. intelligence officials confirm were targeted by disinformation campaigns in […]
In the past five decades, the media and its influential effect on the masses have increased exponentially. Initially, the news and media channels were limited to the telegraph, but technological inventions then found many channels to spread the news to the masses such as the radio, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, and […]
Learn safe, savvy and ethical online skills to become a good digital citizen. In order for kids and teens to fully benefit from the wealth of advantages tech can provide, they must master the fundamentals of responsible use of technology for fun, entertainment, education, interaction and connection. In this workshop designed […]
Must register with a valid email address Do you tweet? Learn how to join the conversation by sharing photos, videos, and short messages with other users around the world. You will receive an email 2 hours prior to the start of the class with the link to join the virtual […]
Join NYT bestselling author Cal Newport as he discusses all things about digital decluttering from his book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Supported by FOL-CC. Join author and Georgetown professor Cal Newport as he shows how digital minimalists are rethinking how they relate to social […]
This is a one-hour class designed to improve your understanding of media environments and how misinformation or fake news can spread through social media. This class will inform patrons about best practices for identifying fake news on social media, and share resources and tips for research. You will receive an […]