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October 2025

    Are you feeling the digital overload? With AI tools, social media, and the constant churn of misinformation, it’s easy to ask, “Wait… what?” when navigating the online world.

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of Media Literacy Week (hosted by MediaSmarts, October 27–31), a national event dedicated to answering those questions and promoting digital media literacy.

    The U of A Library is joining the movement by offering two practical online workshops designed to help you become a more confident and critical digital citizen. Both sessions are open to the general public!

    Learn more and register: 

    Date TimeWorkshop TitleFocus
    Monday,
    Oct 27th
    10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Mountain)Getting Started With: Generative AI (Media Literacy Week Edition)Explore how tools like Google Gemini can support library research while critically addressing ethical considerations and limitations.Register at: https://ualberta.libcal.com/event/3942718 
    Wednesday, Oct 29th10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (Mountain)Focusing on Evaluating Information and Misinformation (Media Literacy Week Edition)Learn to spot different types of misinformation and practice effective strategies for evaluating online information.Register at: https://ualberta.libcal.com/event/3947211 

    Explore other Media Literacy Week events at https://mediasmarts.ca/mlw-events


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