Citizen Journalism Introduction
Course Overview :
Do you want to understand what the term “citizen journalism” means? Are you interested in improving your citizen journalism skills? This course will introduce you to the basic concepts of citizen journalism as well as enhance your understanding of the basis of news writing. You will also learn how to conduct your own research and interview as a citizen journalist and understand the rights and responsibilities of a citizen journalist.
Digital Safety For Youth
Course Overview :
This course is for everyday internet users. This course will teach you to (1) learn about how technologies like the internet and SIM card work, (2) identify potential risks they may face by using those technologies and (3) understand different actions they could take to be safe when using the internet.
Media Literacy
Course Overview:
Are you interested in developing your media literacy skills in the 21st Century? The "Media Literacy" course is designed to enhance your understanding of how people consume digital media in their daily lives. You will also be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of digital media addiction, improve your understanding of the concept of confirmation bias, and apply fact-checking techniques, and cross-referencing methods.
News Literacy Foundation
Course Overview:
This course is for anyone who is looking to enhance their understanding of the basic concepts of news literacy. Through this course, you will improve your understanding of 1) how to read and analyze news, 2) the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information, and 3) how to apply different fact-checking techniques/tools. This course will also show you how best to find credible news, and how you can avoid being fooled by fake news, videos, and other information online.