Spot Misinformation: A Media Literacy Short Course
TED-Ed on false news, misleading graphs, and choosing trustworthy sources.
1h 15m
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15
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This course includes:
- 1h 15m on-demand video (free)
- 15 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Recognize the mechanics of false and misleading content
- Read graphs and statistics with a skeptic's eye
- Choose news sources with intention
- Slow down the sharing reflex that spreads misinformation
Official study guide
The complete 18-page companion book for Spot Misinformation: A Media Literacy Short Course, 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 · 15 lessons · 1h 15m- How to choose your news - Damon BrownPreview4m
- Can you outsmart a troll (by thinking like one)? - Claire Wardle5m
- How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin3m
- How to spot a misleading graph - Lea Gaslowitz4m
- How statistics can be misleading - Mark Liddell4m
- Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1) - Jeff Leek & Lucy McGowan5m
- This one weird trick will help you spot clickbait - Jeff Leek & Lucy McGowan5m
- Can you outsmart this logical fallacy? - Alex Gendler3m
Requirements
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About this course
TED-Ed on false news, misleading graphs, and choosing trustworthy sources. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 15 lessons, taught by TED-Ed. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Everyone with a social media account
- Students learning source evaluation
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by TED-Ed.
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