Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Online

What you'll learn
How digital platforms make money and why engagement often matters more than truth
How algorithms shape what you see and reinforce existing beliefs
How filter bubbles and echo chambers form, and how to break out of them
How to evaluate vague claims, authority claims, and emotional language
How statistics are misused through cherry-picking, misleading percentages, and false comparisons
How to recognise common logical fallacies and rhetorical manipulation tactics
How conspiracy narratives are structured and why they feel convincing
How to verify sources, studies, and video clips efficiently
How to apply a clear process before believing or sharing online content
Requirements
No IT skills are needed
Description
This course teaches you how to think clearly in today's digital information environment.Every day, platforms decide what you see, algorithms reward engagement over accuracy, and misleading claims spread faster than careful analysis. This course shows you how that system works and how to operate inside it without being manipulated by it.You will learn how social media platforms are designed, how algorithms rank and amplify content, and why certain posts, videos, and narratives keep appearing in your feed. You will then develop practical critical thinking skills to evaluate claims, statistics, sources, and media before you accept or share them.This is not a theory-heavy course. It is practical, structured, and action-based. Each module includes short explanations followed by exercises that help you apply the skills immediately to real online content.The course builds step by step. You first understand the system. Then you learn how it influences perception. Then you practise analysing claims and spotting manipulation. Finally, you build simple habits you can use every day.What this course is notIt does not tell you what to thinkIt does not promote political positionsIt does not rely on outrage, fear, or sensationalismIt focuses on reasoning, evidence, and informed judgement.
Who this course is for
Anyone who wants to think more clearly online
Professionals who need to evaluate information, data, or media
Educators and students interested in critical thinking and digital media literacy
People who feel overwhelmed by misinformation and manipulation
Anyone who wants practical skills rather than opinions
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