Workshop Hub

Welcome to our Workshop Hub! Here you will find resources and guides to running Consumer Reports workshops in your local community. If you have any questions or you are planning on running a workshop, please drop us a line.

By running a Consumer Reports workshop you will be able to:

  • Share information on important consumer issues
  • Design discussion-based learning spaces
  • Build your facilitation, organizing, and digital skills
  • Create a community and have fun with others

Organizing Workshops

Workshop Toolkit

The Workshop Toolkit contains information on how to successfully plan and execute a workshop. The toolkit can be used for any workshop, and the tips included are applicable for beginner hosts and expert hosts alike.

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FAQ

All your What, Why, When, and How questions about Consumer Reports Workshop program are answered in this Frequently Asked Questions document.

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Hosting on Zoom Toolkit

The Zoom Toolkit contains information on how to successfully plan and execute a virtual workshop using Zoom. The Zoom toolkit can be used for any workshop subject.

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Virtual Workshops

Virtual Workshop: Phishing

Learn how to protect yourself against phishing scams.

Organizer Guide
Video of the workshop as run by CR
Resources:
Slides, Register your Digital Privacy event

Virtual Workshop: Video Conferencing

Zoom, Facetime, Skype. We’re using these tools more than ever to connect with our colleagues, friends and family, but we shouldn't sacrifice our privacy to stay connected.

Organizer Guide
Video of the workshop as run by CR
Resources:
Slides, Register your Digital Privacy event

Virtual Workshop: Passwords

Protect your passwords by learning how to create stronger passwords and use the password management tools available.

Organizer Guide
Video of the workshop as run by CR
Resources:
Slides, Register your Digital Privacy event

Guides and Resources

Sustainable Diet

Learn to eat a diet that is good for you and good for the planet, with tips, tricks, and information about nutrition suggestions, food labels, shopping help, and more.

Organizer Guide
Organizer’s Visual Aids
Participant Workbook
Resources:
Slides, Register your sustainable diet event

Medical Harm

Protect yourself and your loved ones while in a hospital setting, by learning how to ask good questions, advocate for yourself and others, avoid infections, and more.

Organizer Guide
Participant Workbook
Resources:
Slides, Register your medical harm event

Digital Privacy: Password Management

Protect your passwords by learning how to create stronger passwords and security questions, as well as password management tools available.

Organizer Guide
Participant Workbook
Resources:
Slides, Register your Digital Privacy event

Digital Privacy: Encryption and Phishing

Learn about how to use encryption to keep your personal data secure and protect yourself against phishing scams

Organizer Guide
Participant Workbook
Resources:
Slides, Register your Digital Privacy event

Digital Privacy: Data Management

Take control of your online data by learning how to edit and update settings on mobile applications and social media platforms.