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SUMMARY:Media Literacy for Librarians and Library Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The University of Canberra\, supported by ALIA\, is now offering a seven-week flexible\, self-paced online Media Literacy course for Librarians\, Teacher Librarians and other Library staff such as Library Technicians or Assistants. \nThe next course will run 9th Oct – 24th Nov 2023. \nMedia literacy is essential for all citizens to navigate the current environment of misinformation and disinformation. A recent survey of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Members by the University of Canberra found that 73% of the respondents believe libraries have a responsibility to educate others about media literacy. \nThe course will help you develop critical-thinking skills around the use of media\, and will encourage you to consider and develop an online package for educating others as you progress through the course. The course has been updated to include discussions and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the sector. \nBy the end of the course you will: \n\nUnderstand the social and digital media environment\nKnow how to verify information\, distinguish news and facts from rumour\, advertising and opinion\nUnderstand how online advertising\, marketing and strategic campaigning and advocacy persuades and influences\nIdentify misinformation\, disinformation and media bias\nIdentify and understand how to protect yourself from scams and keep yourself safe online\nDevelop strategies for teaching media literacy knowledge and skills\nUnderstand key concepts surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nExplore current trends and issues driven by AI in the LIS sector\nReview and document key resources in the field for ongoing education\n\nThe course  comprises of 50 hours of learning over the seven weeks\, including your own reading and activities. \nCOSTS (including GST)\nALIA Members: $495 \nNon-ALIA Members: $595 \n>> more information available here
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