"Teaching the Conspiracies: Part 2"
Welcome to the public resources page for the July 2024 course by Wes Fryer, "Teaching the Conspiracies," offered through the Media Education Lab.
The full course outline for this micro-credential course is available as a Google Doc.
Modules
Satirical and Harmful Modern Conspiracies
Viral Conspiracy Culture
Cold War Conspiracies
Conspiracy Theories of Medieval Europe
Course Description
The 2-week course "Teaching the Conspiracies: Part II - Historical & Contemporary" offers educators and adults an essential toolkit for navigating and understanding the complex landscape of conspiracy theories. Participants will explore historical and contemporary conspiracies, learning to apply the SIFT (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) web literacy framework and lateral reading techniques to evaluate online information critically. The course emphasizes creating and sharing media products like sketchnotes and InfoPics, engaging in reflective discussions, and fostering informed citizenship. Through interactive learning and practical assignments, participants will develop enhanced critical thinking and media literacy skills, gaining insights into the cultural impact of conspiracy theories and their role in civic responsibility. This course not only enriches professional portfolios with a completion certificate but also prepares participants to teach and facilitate media literacy lessons effectively. (Source: Media Education Lab)
Module Introductory Videos
Meeting Slideshows
Teaching the Conspiracies - July 2024 © 2024 by Wesley Fryer is licensed under CC BY 4.0