ALIVE E-COURSE EN

In an age where information is abundantly available at our fingertips, our ability to access, evaluate, and utilise this information is paramount. This section delves into the multi-faceted concepts of information access and sources, and the critical skills required to navigate them.

The key objectives of this section are to:

1. Understand the diversity of information sources: You will acquire an in-depth understanding of different information sources, from traditional to digital, and the ability to recognise the distinctive features of each source.
   
   

2. Develop skills in evaluating the quality of information: You will acquire skills in evaluating the quality and reliability of information sources, including criteria such as the author, the source, references, and the fact-checking process.

3. Promote awareness of misinformation: You will develop the ability to recognise misinformation and develop coping skills, helping participants to discern accurately from misleading information.
4. Cultivate effective research skills: You will develop effective research skills that enable participants to quickly and accurately find the information they need to make informed decisions.

 Think for a moment...

• Can you distinguish a valid source of information from a non-valid one?
  
• What aspects do you pay attention to while getting information from a source?
• What makes you suspicious of an author's content?