Journalists and other professionals can enroll in a free online course focused on misinformation.
Poynter’s MediaWise for Seniors offers the short course “How to Spot Misinformation Online.” The course will teach participants how to tell what’s true and false on the internet.
By looking at examples of political, health, travel and climate misinformation, participants will learn techniques for identifying false information and how to seek out trustworthy sources.
Experienced journalists will share advice to help participants navigate information on platforms like Google, Facebook and more.
This is a self-directed course. Interested applicants can start anytime.
Apply now.