Trnava Workshop Week 23-27.9.2024
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Social Media & Media Readership
The ability to critically read the media and to understand what might be true and what fake, has become more important than ever. This is due to the vast and rapid information flow through digital platforms. Misinformation and fake news are more and more common and the media manipulation techniques are getting increasingly sophisticated. Being able to read media critically helps to indentify credible sources, recognize bias, and make informed decisions in an era where the line between fact and opinion is often blurred.
During this Workshop Week the participants will dive deep into the themes of media reading, fake news, misinformation/disinformation and responsible media behavior. In addition to these, the participants will get to explore the concept of gamification, learning how to apply game-design elements and principles to enhance engagement and understanding in media literacy. Through interactive activities and practical examples, they will discover innovative ways to use gamification to make learning about media more effective and enjoyable.
These themes will be further developed to serve as a tool and instructions at the PMP Toolkit.
How to indentify credible information sources, recognize bias, and make informed decisions?
BYOD – IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARTICIPANTS!
For the work you should bring with you tools that enable the work:
- your own laptop, if you have one,
- your preferred digital device for capturing things, moments and places (smartphone, tablet, digital photocamera, etc). You need to bring it with you during the week, so it should be light and easy to carry around.
BYOD = Bring Your Own Device.
Benefits of the Workshop
Participants will get an introduction to media and information literacy, they will learn how to identify trends in media, creative storytelling in media: DOs and DON’Ts, how to work with social media, personal branding, understanding how algorithms work on social media.
One of the goals is to combine knowledge on the topic with the thrill of creative activities and games while appreciating the art. Through a customized approach in some sessions, participants will learn how effectively they can use platforms for their professional purposes.
Join to learn the tricks to navigate safely in the sea of information!
HOW TO APPLY – APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED
PMP NAT members can apply to this Workshop Week by sending a Motivational Letter in English (max. 1800 characters) OR a Motivational Video (max 3 mins., link to YouTube/Vimeo video) by email to your local PMP Partner organization by the end of Thursday 20.6.2024. Important: In order to apply and be accepted for the Workshop Week, it is mandatory to also attend the Online Seminar on 05.09.2024. Registration to the Online Seminar.
Working language will be English.
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Workshop venue
MALÝ BERLÍN
Štefánikova 4
Trnava, 91701
Slovakia
Location in Google map
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Programme 22-27.9.2024
Still subject to slight variations so please visit this page every now and then!
All times are local times.
Sunday 22.9.
Travel day to Trnava, Slovakia
Monday 23.9.
10:00 – 11:30 Introduction and Welcome
12:00 – 13:30 Getting to know each other
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break (a list of recommended places will be provided)
15:00 – 17:00 Exploring the venue and Trnava through games
Tuesday 24.9.
10:00 – 11:30 Introduction to media and information literacy
12:00 – 13:30 How to identify trends in media
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break (a list of recommended places will be provided)
15:00 – 16:00 Content creation with a mobile phone
16:00 – 17:00 Introduction to gamification
17:00 – 17:15 Reflection (Miro board)
Wednesday 25.9.
10:00 – 11:30 Creative storytelling in media: DOs and DON’Ts
12:00 – 13:30 Being a friend, not a foe: how to work with social media: personal branding
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break (a list of recommended places will be provided)
15:00 – 17:00 Gamification
17:00 – 17:15 Reflection (Miro board)
Thursday 26.9.
10:00 – 11:30 Open space
12:00 – 13:30 Group work
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break (a list of recommended places will be provided)
15:00 – 17:00 Group work
17:00 – 17:15 Reflection (Miro board)
Friday 27.9.
10:00 – 11:00 Preparation of the final event
11:00 – 12:30 Final event (Presentation and/or performance of participants)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break (a list of recommended places will be provided)
14:00 – 16:00 Evaluation (Art-therapy)
Saturday 28.9.
Departure day
General information
Here us a general information pack for the Workshop Week participants:
Links for cultural events in Trnava
https://kultura.trnava.sk/kalendar
https://www.malyberlin.sk/program/
https://www.gjk.sk/en/vystavy-podujatia#aktualne
Facilitators of the workshops
Harutyun (Harry) Tsatryan is media and communication researcher and fact-checking specialist working in the field of media and communication for more than 15 years. He has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism and Political Science and now also a Ph.D in Media Studies.
Tsatryan is an External Assessor at the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) of the Poynter Institute and European Fact Checking Standards Network (EFCSN). Tsatryan also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the European Youth Press, a network of youth media makers and organisations in Europe and beyond the EU borders. Since October 2021, he has been delivering lectures on “News verification and Fact checking” at Wayne State University.
Tsatryan is now based in Bratislava, Slovakia working as a freelance researcher and being the European correspondent for the Armenpress News Agency. Tsatryan is a Co-founder and President of INEDNET, an NGO working in the field of youth in Armenia and on European level. The organization unites youth workers and young media makers all over the country and gives a platform to develop training courses and fair media pieces.
Markéta Svitáková is a facilitator, trainer, and game designer specializing in education. Svitáková currently works as an Education Specialist for the NGO Česko.Digital, where she aids other non-governmental organizations in Czechia with their digital transformation processes. Svitáková collaborates with various organizations and groups in the realms of culture and activism. Her main interests lie in the use of games as tools to support and engage people.
Important notices
Artistic work and copyrights
The ownership, copyright and Intellectual Property Right (IPR) of the artistic work created in PMP stays with the artists, with a right to publish this work as a part of PMP outcomes (e.g. Toolkit, webpage, social media accounts). Any creations will not be shared or published without permission from the artist. With all legal and contractual questions, including the ownership, copyright and Intellectual Property Right (IPR) issues, the project will follow firstly the laws of Europe and their country, secondly the Grant Agreement done with EACEA, and thirdly the Professional Media Presence Co-operation Agreement.
Photo consent
Please note, by attending the PMP Workshop week, you consent to participate in events that will be videoed and photographed for future educational use and public media dissemination by the PMP Project and project partners.