Welcome to the Empower Media Literacy Online Course!
Our mission is to equip and educate 30 dynamic young minds from South Asia in media literacy and fact-checking. In collaboration with IYAP Global and Media Development Foundation Georgia, we’re thrilled to present this transformative 10-day course scheduled for July 2023. Conducted via MS Teams in English, these weekly sessions will empower participants with essential skills to navigate today’s information landscape.
Course Highlights:
Addressing Urgent Needs: In a world awash with misinformation, the need for media literacy is paramount. Our course directly tackles this challenge by empowering participants to discern truth from falsehood.
Empowering Change Makers: IYAP Global recognizes the influence young individuals wield as change agents. By arming them with media literacy and fact-checking prowess, we’re catalyzing a generation of informed decision-makers.
Outcomes: Participants will emerge with heightened media literacy, adept fact-checking skills, and an ethical compass to guide them through the digital maze.
Cultivating Ethical Engagement: Our curriculum imparts ethical principles, enabling participants to debunk falsehoods while fostering constructive dialogue within their communities.
Amplifying Community Impact: Beyond equipping individuals, our course aspires to create a network of media-savvy ambassadors who actively combat misinformation, inspiring a more discerning and informed society.
Sustainable Engagement: IYAP is committed to nurturing a robust alumni network, ensuring that participants continue to shape media narratives long after the course concludes.
Course Objectives:
– Instill critical media analysis and misinformation identification skills.
– Equip participants with fact-checking techniques, verification tools, and ethical considerations.
– Enhance comprehension of the dynamic media landscape, encompassing social platforms and online sources.
– Foster a community of media-literate champions actively countering misinformation.
Who Should Attend:
This course is tailored for 30 young minds aged 21-35 from South Asia. Ideal participants possess an enthusiasm for media, journalism, or related fields and are proficient in basic computer literacy.
Methodology:
Sessions will be conducted on MS Teams, offering participants from across regions an opportunity to engage remotely. Each 120-minute session will blend insightful presentations, interactive discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises.
Our International Trainers from Media Development Foundation Georgia, will deliver engaging sessions enriched with real-world examples and case studies. Pre-session readings, assignments, and collaborative group exercises will reinforce learning, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas.
Why This Course Matters:
Regional Focus: Tailored to address unique misinformation challenges in South Asia.
Strategic Partnership: IYAP Global and Media Development Foundation Georgia combine expertise for comprehensive, high-quality training.
Holistic Curriculum: Encompassing diverse facets of media literacy, from disinformation types to ethical considerations.
Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises, case studies, and group activities ensure active, engaged learning.
Sustained Impact: Alumni network ensures continued collaboration, fostering a lasting media literacy legacy.
Join us as we embark on this transformative journey to empower the next generation of media-savvy change-makers. Together, we combat misinformation, champion truth, and shape a more informed future.
Ready to make a difference? Enroll today and be part of the solution!