Gold LEAF Institute Course Catalogue

In-Person

Let's explore how social media has impacted the American political system! This objective, non-partisan class examines how social media platforms influence the speed, scale, and consumption of public political discourse. '

The United States of Twitter' focuses entirely on how underlying technology, software design, and the attention economy have rapidly expanded candidate reach, influenced constituents, and dramatically shifted the American political landscape.

DISCLAIMER: This presentation is for educational purposes only.

This presentation will be focused solely on the technology, algorithms, and systems that drive modern digital platforms.

We will be examining these topics exclusively through the lens of how social media and the attention economy have revolutionized the dissemination of candidate information, how they have contributed to increased advertising budgets, and how these platforms have increased voter mobilization and civic engagement.

Given the discussion-style nature of this presentation, Greater Franklin Digital Literacy asks that all participants remain respectful of any questions, perspectives, and/or experiences. This presentation will not debate the factual validity of specific political claims or engage in the debunking of any / all current and/or past “fake news” stories.

Greater Franklin Digital Literacy does not endorse, criticize, or debate the merits of any specific candidate, policy, or political party.

Date: November 13th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Education Center, 106

Tyler Provencher is the Program Coordinator for Greater Franklin Digital Literacy (GFDL). GFDL is a free community technology education and support program offering assistance in basic computer skills all the way to advanced AI analysis.

GFDL is proud to partner with 16 community locations, including Gold LEAF across Franklin County, to provide community members with the tools and guidance they need to successfully and confidently use their digital devices.