Ask Me What is True Training

As part of our “What is True?” service, we offer a media literacy training and certification course. By completing the course and becoming “Ask Me What is True” certified, you will learn how to determine the accuracy of information and how to consume—and digest—news and other information in a responsible manner. With the certification, you can then teach the course (which is about 1.5 hours in length) to civic and community groups, your friends and family, and beyond. They will then be certified, which helps us in our quest to debunk disinformation and misinformation throughout southeast Mississippi.

“Ask Me What is True” covers these sections:

— Introduction to Media Literacy.

— Understanding Media and News Sources.

— Identifying Disinformation and Misinformation.

— Analyzing Media Messages and Techniques.

— Practicing Critical Thinking.

Trainings are currently scheduled for these dates and locations:

— Feb. 3 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) at the Stone County Library in Wiggins. This event, offered in partnership with the Stone County Enterprise, is free and open to the public. Register by calling Community Liaison Joshua Wilson at 601-266-4265 or by sending him an email.

— Feb. 6 (12-2 p.m.) at the Gulf Park campus and through Zoom. This course is offered in conjunction with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. To register, please contact OLLI.

— Feb. 13 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) at the Hattiesburg campus and through Zoom. This course is also offered in conjunction with OLLI. Reach out to them to register.

To request a training session for your group or organization or to learn more about this service, please contact Community Liaison Joshua Wilson by phone at 601-266-4265 or by email at [email protected].