SMART AGE MOOC

SMART AGE is a self-paced online course for adults aged 60+ that builds media literacy, digital resilience and confidence online. Through 10 modules, learners practise evaluating information, recognising disinformation, AI-generated content and scams, protecting privacy and well-being, and participating responsibly in digital life.

MODULE 1 – Information & Media Literacy

Learn how to assess online information, recognise different types of media content, and judge the credibility, relevance, and framing of digital messages.

Lessons

1.1 Introduction (or "Module overview") 1.2 What counts as digital information? 1.3 Facts, opinions, interpretations and narratives 1.4 Sources, authors, senders and credibility cues 1.5 Headlines, Framing and Missing Context  1. 6 Comparing Sources and Deciding What to Trust 1.7 Module Reflection, Routine and Assessment