5 Free Webinars this week about Journalism, AI, Teaching & Branding
/Mon, April 1 – Covering the 2024 Election
Who: Media critic and author Margaret Sullivan, formerly executive editor of The Buffalo News, and Barton Gellman, a three-time Pulitzer-prize winner, author and journalist who is now a senior advisor to the Brennan Center for Justice.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Wash., DC chapter
Tue, April 2 - Meet The Generative AI Moment With Authentic Learning
What: This one-hour workshop will both provide a high-level explanation of how these tools work, along with insights from colleagues across disciplines at UChicago about how they’ve been approaching this change in the educational landscape. Attendees will receive context to make an informed decision about how to approach these tools and address the topic with their students. By providing examples of how they might design assignments and communicate their expectations in this new context, we hope to provide attendees with everything they need to feel confident that learning remains authentic even in a time that computer-generated text may approach the quality of human intellectual work.
Who: University of Chicago faculty
When: 1 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Chicago
Tue, April 2 - Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Building a Roadmap for AI Use in K-12 Schools
What: What are the best practices in crafting AI policies—should schools ban the technology, wholly embrace it, or something in between? What are the questions district and state leaders should ask themselves as they chart their course on AI? And where does AI literacy and professional development for teachers fit in this picture? This webinar will explore those questions, offering practical tips from educators and experts on how to approach this rapidly evolving technology while remaining mindful of core principles such as student privacy and academic honesty.
Who: Pati Ruiz is a Senior Director of Edtech and Emerging Technologies at Digital Promise where she leads the Edtech and Emerging Technologies team; Dr. Kip Glazer is a proud Principal of Mountain View High School in Mountain View California, home of Google and in the heart of Silicon Valley; Vera Cubero, an experienced educator with a wide range of experience in K12 education at the school, district, and state levels; Jerry Almendarez’ career in education spans over 30 years and includes experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Education Week
Tue, April 2 - Solutions Journalism 101 Webinar
What: This webinar will explore the ins and outs of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems. We will also explore additional resources we have on hand for your reporting, including the Solutions Story Tracker, a database of more than 15,000 stories tagged by beat, publication, author, location, and more, a virtual heat map of what’s working around the world.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network
Wed, April 3 - Measuring Brand: Navigating Video's New Terrain
What: How to navigate through the maze of brand measurement in this new environment, providing you with actionable insights to optimize your marketing strategies and drive tangible results. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is your gateway to mastering brand measurement in the ever-evolving video landscape.
Who: Tinuiti’s Client Strategy experts: Harry Browne, VP, Client Strategy & Analytics; Hanah Choi, Vice President, Client Strategy & Analytics.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Tinuiti & Media Post