The way we get and pass along news has really changed. In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s completely false. Our next Senior Planet class and workshop, set for July 24, will offer you tips to become a savvy news consumer and sharer. The first hour will delve into how 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!
The second hour will be an interactive workshop reviewing the ways you can identify misinformation online. You’ll get hands-on practice using fact-checking sites to evaluate and debunk false news.
You can register for the class using this online form. We are limited to 10 per class, so please only register if you are very certain you can attend. Class will be held at the RSVP office, 6501 Watts Road, Suite 250, Madison. We will begin at 9:45 with coffee/tea and donuts, and class will start promptly at 10:00. We will finish with a light lunch at 12:15 and a chance to talk more with each other and the Senior Planet Trainers.
Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot behind the building. The RSVP office is on the second floor. Take the elevator to the second floor, then turn right and go to the end of the hallway. You can also take the stairs, then take a left and go to the end of the hallway. You’re welcome to bring your smartphone and laptop to use in the workshop. And we will have Windows laptops you can borrow.
More Senior Planet tech skills classes are available online at SeniorPlanet.org.