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Courses for adult educators from the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
Courses for adult educators from the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has developed a series of online, self-paced courses focused on technology, specifically for adult educators. They are comprehensive and interactive. You will need an account to enroll in the courses. The account is free.
"This self-paced online course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to integrate media and information literacy (MIL) into your teaching practice. You will learn how to evaluate information sources, identify misinformation and disinformation, use social media effectively, and promote ethical online engagement."
This course is designed for adult educators in all contexts, including teachers and trainers in formal and non-formal education settings.
The interactive course with videos, images, quizzes and other activities addresses following topics:
What is media and information literacy?
How do I use social media to teach?
Can we be digital citizens?
How do I combat hate speech?
Am I safe online?
Wil AI take over my classroom?
What does gender equity look like online?
How do I identify disinformation
Course completion certificate.
This open-source, self-paced course is designed for adult educators, teachers and trainers working in formal, non-formal and informal learning spaces. "Whether you teach in classrooms, facilitate community workshops or support learners online, this course will help you build the digital skills and confidence needed to thrive in today’s educational landscape."
Develop the skills to use technologies in your teaching with confidence and critical awareness.
Stay up to date with innovations in education and expand your professional repertoire of knowledge and skills.
Engage with other educators through forums and get inspired by new ideas.
Topics covered:
Essentials of AI for adult education,
digital literacy,
ethical technology use,
media and information literacy,
digital empowerment strategies,
safe and inclusive online learning, and
responsible use of emerging technologies.
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