June 2023 – Page 2 – Journalism, Technology & Democracy

Week Three in the Valley of the Sun and Learning about the U.S. Judiciary System

In this blog post, I’ll share the highlights of the third week of our Phoenix adventure. These past weeks were full of exciting experiences and interesting discussions. So, let’s get started! Highlight 1: Arriving in Phoenix When I arrived in Phoenix, the heat took…

The scholars, program staff, and community members smile for one of their first group selfies

18 Musketeers at Arizona State University

The 2023 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) on Journalism, Technology, and Democracy hosts 18 musketeers from around the world to embark on a remarkable American adventure for a unique opportunity. These 18 heroes arrived in ASU’s beautiful city…

A mural reads "We Rise Together," with desert images and a saguaro cactus

Let’s Bring All to One Family, One Earth to Create a Better Future

In the Summer of 2023, 18 of us got a new identity of ‘SUSI scholars’ in Phoenix. However, June 17 was an unforgettable day when we came across people who have lost their identities with their homes. They wear no identity…

Media Research and Media Education in the Global South: Comparative Studies and Joint Online Courses by SUSI ’23 Scholars

For the SUSI Scholars, June 16 was a day for working on research projects and curricular agendas. Every scholar presented their research project and curricular agenda proposals and pitches. Some scholars have not yet made up their minds about the…

The angled windows of ASU's College of Global Futures

Adventures in Innovation

Thursday’s activities were an adventure in innovation. Starting from our introduction to Augmented Reality at the New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab with Ms. Retha Hill, to our visit and interactions at ASU’s Learning Futures Collaboratory with Bea Rodriguez-Fransen and Toby Vaughn…

Take Us Out to the Ballgame!

June 14th was a busy day. Felicity wrote about our first technology sessions with Retha Hill; now, let’s delve into the evening activities of the scholars. While Felicity was back in Gordon Commons drafting her blog post, 16 other scholars…

Retha Hill points to a screen with a video illustration of AI tools, while the scholars observe

Transforming Immersive Gaming Worlds into News Content: Reclaiming Audiences from the Younger Generation

Stepping into a virtual gallery, where portraits come alive and narrate their captivating tales, may sound like a plot straight out of Harry Potter. However, this remarkable scenario is a reality within Retha Hill’s classroom. As the executive director of…

The scholars sitting around the conference table in Cronkite 444

Open Your Mind and Be Skeptical! SUSI Scholars Learned About Responsible Media Consumption

In our era of quickly spreading information and new technology development, a huge problem has arisen: disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. Some of the most efficient means of avoiding fake consumption are through media literacy and fact-checking. However, these tools…

Dr. Kristy Roschke lectures and leads discussion on media literacy and media trust

What’s the News in Your Media Bubble Today?

A few years back, I noticed that my journalism students were not well-informed about the prominent news being disseminated through Brazilian TV or online media outlets. I realized that while some were knowledgeable about their favorite sports, reality shows like…

The scholars on the sidelines of the Phoenix Suns basketball cout

From Sunday to Sunday: 7 Days, 18 Scholars, Dozens of Experiences

Do you remember when we shook hands, exchanged greetings and shyly smiled to each other as Rakib wrote in the first SUSI 2023 blog? It has been one week since then, and we have got plenty of reasons to forget…

Month: June 2023 (page 2)