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News Literacy in A Digital Age

Fake News Series
2017-09-26 19:00:00 2017-09-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago News Literacy in A Digital Age Journalist Charlie Meyerson shares ways to weed through digital noise and social media to find and share news responsibly. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Tuesday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2017-09-26 19:00:00 2017-09-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago News Literacy in A Digital Age Journalist Charlie Meyerson shares ways to weed through digital noise and social media to find and share news responsibly. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Journalist Charlie Meyerson shares ways to weed through digital noise and social media to find and share news responsibly.

Charlie is an award-winning veteran of the Chicago Tribune, WXRT, WGN-AM, Rivet Radio and now Chicago Public Square. He’ll talk about how newsgathering has evolved over the last half-century and how to evaluate sources for authenticity. Email Melissa at mfischer@dglibrary.org with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | For Adults |

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