Misinformation & News Literacy
The main aim of the course is to provide a solid understanding of the significance of misinformation and the importance of verifying information sources. The course also illustrates how easily one can be misled and how such misinformation can impact society, organizations, and individuals personally. It equips participants with tools to combat misinformation, which can also be applied in various scenarios beyond misinformation, such as identifying phishing emails and evaluating data or information presented in different contexts. Additionally, the course emphasizes critical thinking skills, encouraging participants to question and analyze the information they encounter daily. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, students learn to recognize the subtle techniques used to spread false information. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to navigate the complex information landscape of the digital age.
Provider
- Provider Name: Digital Organizations Research Group (DORG) - International Hellenic University
- Provider URL: https://dorg.ihu.edu.gr
- Provider Description: The DORG research group, based at the International Hellenic University, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of digital organization and governance. With a focus on bridging the gap between technology and business, our team specializes in e-Business and Digital Marketing, offering expertise in new business models, emerging technologies, and the management and exploitation of innovation.
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Course characteristics
- Who it is aimed at (Target Group): Information Security Officer, Innovation Manager, Public Digital Leader
- Short description: This course provides an introduction to the essential terminology of news literacy. It covers techniques and frameworks for evaluating new information and identifying fake news. Additionally, the course explores various types of biases, the appearance of AI-generated content, misleading information, and the broader impact of fake news on society.
- Teaching objectives & learning outcomes: The main aim of the course is to provide a solid understanding of the significance of misinformation and the importance of verifying information sources. The course also illustrates how easily one can be misled and how such misinformation can impact society, organizations, and individuals personally. It equips participants with tools to combat misinformation, which can also be applied in various scenarios beyond misinformation, such as identifying phishing emails and evaluating data or information presented in different contexts.
- Keywords: News Literacy Essentials, Misinformation Techniques, Fake News Identification, AI Content Detection, Visual Deception, Information Bias
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 6 hours
- Language: English
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Course access
- Access link (URL) to the course: https://dorg.ihu.edu.gr/elearn/course/view.php?id=11#section-6
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Copyright
- Rights: All rights reserved
- Date: 16-07-2024
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