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

  1. To promote critical understanding of the post-digital society and the impact of emerging technologies on everyday life.
  2. To encourage critical analysis of the disinformation projected through the media and social networks.
  3. Develop skills to identify, analyse and verify digital content, applying verification tools.
  4. Explore and understand the role of Artificial Intelligence and its ethical, social and professional implications.
  5. 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

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