This course is designed to equip participants with effective strategies for recognizing, analyzing, and addressing misinformation in today’s information-saturated world. Through practical applications, participants will develop essential skills for identifying and countering false information, tailored to their specific fields of expertise.

Delivered online over four sessions, each lasting two hours, this training emphasizes media literacy, fact-checking, and strategic communication. Participants will engage with real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, enabling them to sharpen their abilities to critically assess information and engage their audiences across various media platforms.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools to not only recognize misinformation but also to educate and raise awareness within their communities, fostering a more informed and discerning public.

Session Titles:

Session 1: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills

Session 2: Introduction to Misinformation Tools and Strategies

Session 3: Fact-Checking Strategies and Techniques

Session 4: The Role of Social Networks in Spreading Misinformation

Instructors:

• Farzin Vahdat, Socialgist 
• Farhad Suzanchi, Chief editor of Fact-nameh
• Pezhman Tahavori, Journalist and Fact-checker 

Schedule:

Course Registration Deadline: November 22nd 2024

Online course sessions: Starting from November 24 (each session runs weekly on Sundays)

Platform: Google Platform for online sessions

Language: Persian

Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024

For any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]