Fact Check: Educating for the Truth
Fact Check: Educating for the Truth
The focus of the event is combating disinformation and misinformation through education, providing strategies and resources to help participants address the challenges of misinformation in their respective fields.
June 18, 2025  ·  NEONET

A partnership between Kent State University School of Information and the Ohio Library Media Association, supporting school librarians and school library staff throughout Ohio. Join today at oelma.org/Membership. 

We would like to acknowledge NEONET's generosity in allowing us to use their facility for this symposium and all the support the staff provides. Thank you, NEONET!






Agenda
Wednesday, June 18
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Event Start
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Checkin Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Frank Baker - Keynote Speaker
The Ohio Educational Library Media Association is sponsoring this session. Join today at oelma.org/Membership.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Downstairs - Learned Owl Bookstore
Browse the selection of books brought to us by the Learned Owl Bookstore, Hudson, Ohio.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
40 Books in 40 Minutes: K-12 Books about Challenges & Fact Checking & Intellectual Freedom
Co-presenters will, tag team style, booktalk 40 fiction and non-fiction books for kids grades K-12 that deal with censorship, fact checking, and intellectual freedom. There will be book give-aways!
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Can public libraries help revive local news deserts?
In this session, we'll explore different programs, comparing successful and failed partnerships. We'll also discuss Northeast Ohio's needs and how local libraries can support these partnerships, gathering insights from library staff statewide.
Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on School Library Programs
This presentation will explore how AI is transforming school libraries, focusing on benefits like improved accessibility, challenges such as biases, and how AI helps staff by automating tasks and addressing data privacy concerns.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
LUNCH - On Your Own
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Downstairs - Frankly Speaking: A Lunchtime Chat with Frank Baker
Stay and enjoy a lunch hour with keynote speaker Frank Baker. This is a great chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow attendees. Bring your lunch or order out—NEOnet has space to eat, relax, and continue the conversation.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Developing Digital Citizens and Good AI Habits
As AI becomes more common, promoting responsible technology use is essential. This session will discuss AI in schools and provide strategies for teaching digital citizenship, with resources from ISTE and Common Sense Education. AI-driven world.
Four Ways to Teach Media Literacy Every Day
Media literacy is crucial today. Educators help students evaluate and create media, with INFOhio providing essential resources for critical thinking.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Making Media Literacy Fun
Join high school librarian Sarah Ressler Wright as she shares resources and activities to foster critical thinking about media among students.
The Truth Is Out There: Media Literacy and the Age of Conspiracy Theories
This unit helps students develop critical thinking skills using conspiracy theories to teach source evaluation and argumentation, culminating in a gallery walk. Educators receive adaptable lesson plans for media literacy.
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
Event End
Speakers

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Exhibitors

Learned Owl

204 N. Main St., Hudson OH 44236

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LOCATION
NEONET, 700 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Map
Location: NEONET, 700 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Graduate Credit Option Information

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Fact Check: Educating for the Truth

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EHHS 50093  Section 029

CRN 13745

Dr. Mary Ann Stahr, Instructor 

Tuition: $165 for the credit hour (1 graduate credit hour)
Registration Deadline:  Friday, June 20, 2025
Payment Due Date:  Payment due dates are based on registration date. Online payment directions and due date will be sent directly to you in your Registration Confirmation email. Please check your email accordingly.

   Registration Date                       Payment Due Dates

5/3/2025 - 5/27/2025                         5/27/2025

5/28/2025 - 6/20/2025                      6/20/2025

Restaurants in Area
Restaurants in Area

The following restaurants are within a few minutes of NEONET.  

Fast Food

Arby's

Taco Bell

Chipotle

Mr. Hero

Starbucks

Mcdonalds

Wendy's

Panera's Bread

Full Service Restaurant

Poke & Roll

Applebees

Bob Evans

Red Lobster

Ricco's Pizza

DATE

June 18, 2025

LOCATION

NEONET
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
NEONET, 700 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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EVENT CONTACT

Gayle Schmuhl
440-865-8276
https://oelma.org/