Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Like a Fox offers practical, real-world workshops that help people make sense of the information they see every day—online, in the news, and through digital tools. The focus is on thinking things through, asking good questions, and making informed choices in a fast-moving media environment.

These workshops are designed for everyday people, including:

• Everyday community members
• Students and families
• Seniors and lifelong learners
• Community organizations and civic groups
• Library patrons

No technical background or prior experience is required.

No.

Smart Like a Fox is non-partisan and non-advocacy based. We don't promote political parties, candidates, or viewpoints. The goal is to help people evaluate information on their own, regardless of personal beliefs.

Participants learn practical skills such as:

• How to evaluate information and sources
• How to tell fact, opinion, and advertising apart
• How emotional language and headlines influence reactions
• How to decide what's worth trusting or double-checking
• How AI tools can help—and where they can mislead

Yes, in a practical and responsible way.

We show how AI tools can be useful for everyday tasks like research and writing, while also explaining their limits, common mistakes, and why results should be verified.

Workshops are interactive and approachable.

We use real-world examples, guided discussion, and simple exercises designed to reflect how people actually encounter information in daily life.

Absolutely.

Workshops can be adapted based on:

• Audience age and experience
• Community interests or concerns
• One-time events or multi-session programs
• Lecture-style or discussion-based formats

Common formats include:

• 60–90 minute sessions
• Half-day workshops
• Multi-part series offered over time

Timing and format are flexible.

No.

Smart Like a Fox operates independently and focuses on practical skills, clear thinking, and informed decision-making, not persuasion or advocacy.

Enrolling is simple and completed online.

Step 1: Purchase a workshop
Select your workshop and complete checkout on the website.

Step 2: Receive your purchase confirmation
You will receive an email confirming that your workshop has been successfully purchased.

Step 3: Schedule your session
You will receive a separate email with instructions to schedule your workshop. At that time, you may select an available date and add the session directly to your Google, Outlook, or Apple calendar.

Step 4: Booking confirmation
Smart Like a Fox will confirm your selected date and time.

Step 5: Join link sent
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking details and the link needed to join the live workshop.

Calendar note: The Zoom/join link will be included in your confirmation email. If you add the event to your calendar in Step 3, the final join link will be provided in the confirmation details you receive after your booking is confirmed.

If you need to reschedule, please email [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled workshop time. Requests received less than 48 hours in advance may not be eligible for rescheduling.

You can reach out through the website to:

• Request a workshop
• Discuss partnership opportunities
• Ask about scheduling, formats, and pricing

Contact us to get started