Navigating Digital Information
Fact-checking, lateral reading, and evaluating sources - Crash Course's guide to not being fooled online.
2h 24m
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11
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This course includes:
- 2h 24m on-demand video (free)
- 11 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Read laterally: check who is behind a claim before reading down the page
- Evaluate evidence, data, and photos like a fact-checker
- Recognize how search engines and feeds shape what you see
- Make trust decisions online quickly and well
Official study guide
The complete 19-page companion book for Navigating Digital Information, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
2 sections · 11 lessons · 2h 24m- Crash Course Navigating Digital Information PreviewPreview5m
- Introduction to Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #113m
- The Facts about Fact Checking: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #213m
- Check Yourself with Lateral Reading: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #313m
- Who Can You Trust? Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #414m
- Using Wikipedia: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #514m
- Evaluating Evidence: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #613m
- Evaluating Photos & Videos: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #713m
Requirements
- •None
About this course
Fact-checking, lateral reading, and evaluating sources - Crash Course's guide to not being fooled online. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 11 lessons, taught by CrashCourse. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Students doing online research
- Every citizen of the internet
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
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