Diversity of perspectives and voices is essential for a healthy democracy and learning. However, when it comes to media, do we choose a diversity of perspectives, or do we choose to feed our biases? As technology advances, our choices for news and information increase, but does our intake of differing voices and sources of information also increase? Or do we stick to a strict diet of what agrees with our already-formed opinions?

Media literacy empowers individuals to resist manipulation by sensational or negative news and to consider other opinions. It also builds trust by helping individuals identify the intent behind media messages and make informed decisions about their responses.

Please join us at The Counter for an engaging conversation with media literacy expert Rosemary Smith from the Getting Better Foundation!

To learn more about the Getting Better Foundation, please visit their website at gettingbetterfoundation.org

Rosemary Smith Bio

Rosemary Smith has accumulated considerable international experience in the media over the last three decades.  She began her career in media as a co-owner of FCC licensed radio stations throughout Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.  Rosemary is a media literacy expert, Montana’s state lead for Media Literacy Now, and envoy to the U.S. State Department’s American Film Showcase.  She manages the Montana based Getting Better Foundation, spearheads its global distribution of award-winning “Trust Me” Documentary and the film’s educational curriculum in  partner with News Literacy Project.

In addition to her experience as a broadcaster, Rosemary has authored many blogs and is working on her first children’s book about media literacy.  She’s delivered presentations and contributed to publications on media and citizenship-related issues in dozens of countries.  Rosemary remains interested by the challenges posed by emerging media forms and issues relating to media literacy, mental health, peace, and democracy.

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