Media Literacy
The two-hour Media Literacy Training is an intensive, interactive session designed to equip participants with essential skills to navigate today’s information-rich environment. The training begins with an introduction to media literacy, explaining its importance and covering the basics of media types, purposes, and impact on public perception. Participants then dive into critical thinking and information evaluation, learning how to assess credibility, recognise misinformation, and identify bias in various forms of media.
The session also includes guidance on digital safety and privacy, highlighting best practices for online communication, privacy protection, and recognising online scams. By the end, participants gain actionable tools and knowledge to consume, create, and share media responsibly, strengthening their ability to make informed decisions in the digital world.
Aim
The aim of this course is to empower participants with skills to critically evaluate media, identify reliable information, recognize bias, and practice online safety, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape confidently and make informed decisions.
Why?
This course is essential to help individuals critically assess media, safeguard against misinformation, and navigate online spaces responsibly, empowering informed choices and fostering a safer, more knowledgeable digital society.
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone seeking to improve their media literacy, especially those frequently exposed to online information, such as young adults, older adults new to digital spaces, educators, and community members interested in critical thinking and safe online practices
What’s covered
✔ Introduction to Media Literacy
✔ Critical Thinking and Information Evaluation
✔ Digital Communication and Safety
✔ Social Media Literacy
✔ Advanced Media Literacy
✔ Evaluation and Feedback
Learning objectives
✔ Recognise different types of media and their purposes
✔ Develop skills to evaluate the credibility of information sources
✔ Identify and mitigate online risks to personal privacy and safety
✔ Analyze social media content for bias and reliability
✔ Create and share trustworthy, responsible digital content
Training options available
✔ Virtual classromm
✔ eLearning
✔ Face to face
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