Free MOOCs for teachers, multipliers and interested learners that introduce digital citizenship through the lens of online and social media in democracy and political education with a focus on participation manipulation media literacy source criticism and responsible use of online information.
Why it matters for ENACT-AI
Strong relevance to AI Literacy & Critical Thinking through critical evaluation of online sources manipulation technologies fake news images and videos. AI itself is not the main focus of the course.
Learning outcomes
Understand key concepts related to online and social media. Develop responsible digital citizenship. Reflect on online participation. Critically assess internet sources. Identify manipulation and its motivations. Reflect on social media and its socio-political context. Analyse online images and videos critically.
Suggested activity
Learners analyse examples of online information and images to identify manipulation strategies. They then discuss source credibility personal bias and the impact of social media on democratic participation.