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Tips for Being News Savvy Online

A Senior Planet Tech Lecture

2024-09-16 14:00:00 2024-09-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Tips for Being News Savvy Online Anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's false. Learn how technology has made it easier to spread misinformation. We'll highlight tools to evaluate news sources & fact-checking sites. Aspen Hill Library -

Monday, September 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-16 14:00:00 2024-09-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Tips for Being News Savvy Online Anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's false. Learn how technology has made it easier to spread misinformation. We'll highlight tools to evaluate news sources & fact-checking sites. Aspen Hill Library -

Anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's false. Learn how technology has made it easier to spread misinformation. We'll highlight tools to evaluate news sources & fact-checking sites.

Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We'll discuss tools to evaluate news sources and review helpful fact-checking sites. You'll learn why it's important to read and check your sources before sharing!

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People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Questions about this program? Contact the Aspen Hill branch at 240 773-9410.

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