Webinar: Fake News - If It's on the Internet, It Must Be True! Right?
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Webinar: Fake News - If It's on the Internet, It Must Be True! Right?

Patricia Jordan

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Description

Fake news consists of targeted false reports and manipulated images designed to resemble real news. Initially, they were used to lure visitors with fabricated content to websites featuring banners and advertisements. Recently, political interests have often taken center stage. False information is used to deliberately stir up sentiment. 

On social media, false reports are shared thousands of times without their truthfulness being verified. 

In this webinar, you will learn key terms related to fake news, examine some current examples, and become sensitized to a critical approach to news on the internet.


This course is a webinarYou will participate in this course in a virtual classroom . A computer with an internet connection, as well as speakers and a microphone, are necessary; a webcam for video transmission is recommended.

The link to the virtual classroom will be sent to you by email before the course starts. Please also check your spam folder if necessary.


Course content

  • Understanding important terms from the topic area "Critical Engagement with Media"
  • Critically examining news on the internet
  • Current fake news examples
  • Distinguishing fake news from real news

Seminar request possible

This course can be requested as a seminar.

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Course provider: Kärnten Adult Education Centres

Kärnten Adult Education Centres

Course provider: Kärnten Adult Education Centres

For questions about course content, please contact:

Kärnten Adult Education Centres

s.landfried@vhsktn.at0676 845 870 666