Fake News, Misinformation & Critical Thinking - Short Course (Online)

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Course code: DACL15A24

Do you trust everything you see and hear in the media and online? How can you tell fact from fiction in an increasingly digital world? What are bots, troll farms, and deep fakes? Where does the 'real' end and the 'fake' begin? This short course will get you thinking about these and other questions.

when

From 26 Nov 2024 to 10 Dec 2024
Tue 13:00-15:00

3 weeks

Date
26 Nov 2024
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
03 Dec 2024
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
10 Dec 2024
Time
13:00 to 15:00

with Malcolm Hay

where

Online 


fees

free

who

ACL In House

What the course is about

<p>Do you trust everything you see and hear in the media and online? How can you tell fact from fiction in an increasingly digital world? What are bots, troll farms, and deep fakes? Where does the &#039;real&#039; end and the &#039;fake&#039; begin? This short course will get you thinking about these and other questions. It will help you to separate the facts from the fiction, and will sharpen your critical thinking and digital literacy skills - essential life skills for the age of AI and digital media.</p>

<p>You must pre-enrol for this course. We will send you a link to join the first session online a few days before the course starts.</p>

Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

<p>You must be able to use email, search online, use MS Word, and be familiar with video call apps such as Zoom or MS Teams. You must have access to a laptop or tablet, and have a stable internet connection.</p>