Question everything. Understand anything.
Quest 1: Introduction to Media Literacy
What does it really mean to be media literate? This quest introduces the core skills every student needs — questioning sources, recognizing bias, understanding how media shapes public opinion, and developing the habits of a critical thinker. No prior knowledge required. Just curiosity.
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Your attention is the product.
Quest 3: The Attention Economy
Every scroll, tap, and click is tracked. Platforms are engineered — down to the pixel — to capture your attention and keep it. This quest pulls back the curtain on the attention economy: how it works, who profits, and what it costs you. You'll leave with real strategies to reclaim your focus and make more intentional choices online.
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Can you tell what's real?
Spot the Fake
In a world where anyone can publish anything, knowing what's real has never been harder — or more important. This course walks students through the most common types of misinformation, how to spot manipulated images, and the simple habits that separate critical thinkers from easy targets.
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Every claim has an origin. Find it.
Follow the Source
Most people share information without ever asking where it came from. This course teaches the art of source verification — tracing any claim back to its origin using lateral reading, SIFT, and professional fact-checking techniques used by journalists every day.
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Who's really choosing what you see?
Algorithm Decoded
Every time you open a social media app, an algorithm decides what you see — and what you don't. This course pulls back the curtain on recommendation systems, filter bubbles, and the business model that profits from your attention.
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Every story has a frame. Find it.
The Bias Lab
All media is created by humans — and humans have biases. This course explores how cognitive biases, framing, and editorial choices shape the stories we consume, using real news events as case studies.
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See through the manipulation.
Image Forensics
A picture is worth a thousand words — and a manipulated one can start a thousand rumors. This course teaches the forensic techniques investigators use to verify visual media, from metadata analysis to AI image detection.
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Why does false news travel faster than truth?
The Viral Machine
Misinformation spreads six times faster than accurate information on social media. This course explores the psychology of virality — why we share, what triggers emotional responses, and how platforms are designed to amplify outrage.
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Follow the money. Find the story behind the story.
Who Owns the Story?
Six corporations control 90% of the media Americans consume. This course investigates media ownership, the economics of news, and how financial interests shape editorial decisions — with real case studies from major news events.
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Numbers can mislead just as easily as words.
Data Doesn't Lie (Or Does It?)
Statistics and data visualizations are among the most persuasive — and most misused — tools in media. This course teaches students to read charts critically, spot misleading graphs, and understand how data can be cherry-picked to support any narrative.
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When seeing is no longer believing.
Deepfake Defense
AI-generated video has reached a point where even experts struggle to detect it. This course arms students with the latest detection strategies, an understanding of how deepfakes are created, and the critical viewing habits needed to navigate a world where video evidence can no longer be taken at face value.
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