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IS10050 - Digital Judgement: Truth, Lies & the Internet (Audit) - 2017

Today, we live in a world that has been transformed by the emergence of digital media and social networking tools. This has changed the way we work, socialise, relax, learn and manage the day-to-day aspects of our lives; it also means that our understanding of literacy has changed, as information is presented in new and dynamic formats. How do we find information in this new landscape? How do we know that information is trustworthy? An important skill today is the ability to identify high quality digital information that is relevant to our needs. However, the knowledge and skills required to select and evaluate digital information that is accessed through the Internet using websites and apps such as Google, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, on PCs, Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices, continue to elude many. In this module, you will learn to act as intelligent digital judges, exploring the world of digital information and social media, to empower you to identify, access, evaluate, use, create and share trustworthy digital information in personal, professional, and academic contexts. We will also consider the questions of online privacy, personal reputation management and digital footprints, in order to understand the potential consequences of your online activities.

 
Tutor Dates Time Venue/Location Fee €
Dr Claire McGuinness 13 Sep 2017 to 01 Dec 2017 10:00 Belfield

350.00



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Semester 1

Level 1

Lectures: Fridays 10:00 - 12:00

 

If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:

Term dates for revision:  Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December

Term dates for exams:    Monday, 10 December – Friday, 21 December

Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module

Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module

 

Upgrading from audit to credit:  You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term.  Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.

Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.

Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module.  Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting docments where appropriate.

Dr Claire McGuinness