Module Dilemma: My group members are promoting misinformation and disinformation.
Module Objective: Understand information disorder and its impact on digital communities.
One of the main challenges in dealing with information disorder is finding trustworthy sources amidst the information overload in digital spaces. As a rule of thumb, stewards must act with caution. It’s important for digital community stewards to understand the complexity of the information disorder ecosystem and the shades of gray that exist between truth and falsehood.
Through this Module the Digital Community Steward Will:
- Understand misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
- Understand types of information disorder and their impact on online communities.
- Learn how to practice healthy skepticism.
Attachments (available for download):
Understanding Information Disorder – Facilitator’s Guide
Understanding Information Disorder – Participant Guide
Understanding Information Disorder – PPT
Understanding Information Disorder – Online Course
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