Networks and realities. Media literacy for seniors
The European project Melise, led by UNED, offers an innovative sMOOC course on media literacy for the over 65s. It is a free and accessible course that promotes critical thinking in a flexible environment adapted to each user. Through gamified thematic blocks presented by fictional "agents", it deals with disinformation, artificial intelligence, opinion formation, audiovisual manipulation and fact-checking. All this content is explained through short videos, interactive exercises and an educational metaverse of themed rooms and live events. Based on the 7S taxonomy, it promotes collaborative learning, empowerment and critical citizenship, helping this group to navigate safely in the digital age.
- Classes Start
- 30 / Jan / 2025
- Duration
- 4 weeks, 1 day
- Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- Portuguese
- German
- Evaluation criteria
Learning goals
- To promote critical understanding of the post-digital society and the impact of emerging technologies on everyday life.
- To encourage critical analysis of the disinformation projected through the media and social networks.
- Develop skills to identify, analyse and verify digital content, applying verification tools.
- Explore and understand the role of Artificial Intelligence and its ethical, social and professional implications.
- Raise awareness of the effects of disinformation and train in strategies for its identification and prevention.
Recommended requirements
Internet connection and electronic device
Intended audience
- Students
- Seniors
- Educational and social workers in adult education centres or similar
- Trainers of trainers for seniors
Organizers
Tutors
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Javier Gil Quintana
UNED -
Elena Martínez Piedra
UNED -
Roberto Feltrero
UNED -
David Jiménez Hernández
UNED -
Simón Gil Tévar
UNED -
CARMEN CANTILLO VALERO
UNED -
Eduardo García-Blazquez
UNED -
Lorena Latre Navarro
UNED -
Itziar Pedroche-Santoveña
UNED -
Patricia Gómez Hernández
UNED -
Isabel Iniesta Alemán
UNED -
Jose Javier Hueso Romero
UNED -
Manuel Fernández-Galiano Amorós
UNED -
Valero
UNED -
Matteo Scannavini
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Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi
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Alejandro Quintas
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León Urrutia
Editorial Octaedro -
Estalayo
Editorial Octaedro -
Sara Osuna-Acedo
UNED -
Carlos Monge López