looking at ways to determine ‘real’ news from ‘fake’ news

Tech class offered in Rockland: "Getting News and Information Online"

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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library and the National Digital Equity Center will host the tech class "Getting News & Information Online" on Monday, May 6 from 3 - 4 p.m. This class is free and open to the public, and registration is required to attend.

“With online content, we have a constant flow of information as well as misinformation,” said RPL, in a news release. “In this class we will look at ways to determine ‘real’ news from ‘fake’ news and then discover how to find the news and information you want using Blogs, Podcasts, online publications and much more.”

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

This class is presented by the National Digital Equity Center and is taught by Nicole Moran and facilitated by staff. Online enrollment with the NDEC and class registration is required; to enroll, please visit this site: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/enroll/.

Then, to register, please visit this site: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/getting-news-information-online/?instance_id=4334.

“Interested participants can also call the library and staff will be happy to assist with enrollment and registration,” said RPL.

The Rockland Public Library is located at 80 Union St. For more information, please call 594-0310 or email refdesk@rocklandmaine.gov.

Event Date: 

Mon, 05/06/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Event Location: 

Rockland Public Library

Address: 

80 Union Street
Rockland, ME 04841
United States