Welcome to the Digital Literacy: The Real Problem Behind Fake News video lesson intended to help learners understand what digital literacy encompasses and gives tips to evaluating online content for accuracy and reliability. This lesson is part of the Digital Literacy course, which aims to educate viewers about digital literacy and build skills in evaluating online content. After watching this video, viewers should be familiar with the definition of digital literacy and know the SMELL test for evaluating content, which stands for Sources, Motivation, Evidence, Logic, and Left Out.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
7m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Fundamentals of Digital Literacy
Analyze Information Sources for Credibility
Identify Techniques Used in Fake News Production
Develop Strategies to Combat Misinformation
Enhance Critical Thinking Skills Related to Media Consumption
Students, Educators, Journalists, Media Professionals, Anyone Interested in Media Literacy
None
01. Introduction to Digital Literacy
02. Understanding Fake News and Misinformation
03. Techniques for Evaluating Information Sources
04. Strategies for Promoting Media Literacy
05. Practical Applications and Case Studies
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Fundamentals of Digital Literacy
Analyze Information Sources for Credibility
Identify Techniques Used in Fake News Production
Develop Strategies to Combat Misinformation
Enhance Critical Thinking Skills Related to Media Consumption
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Students, Educators, Journalists, Media Professionals, Anyone Interested in Media Literacy
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Digital Literacy
02. Understanding Fake News and Misinformation
03. Techniques for Evaluating Information Sources
04. Strategies for Promoting Media Literacy
05. Practical Applications and Case Studies
