Digital Media Literacy: Build the Skills to Question What You See Online
Badge awarded to
Evan Flanagan
Issued on 11 Aug 2026 by
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
This badge recognises successful completion of the Digital Media Literacy: Build the Skills to Question What You See Online course. This self-study course introduces key concepts in digital media literacy and supports learners to critically evaluate the information they encounter online.
The ability to identify credible information and make informed decisions is an essential skill for everyone in today’s digital world. As people increasingly rely on social media and online platforms for news, entertainment, and communication, it is important to understand how digital content is created, shared, and influenced. Many platforms are driven by undisclosed algorithms designed to maximise engagement, while the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has made it easier than ever to generate and distribute convincing content.
As both creators and consumers of digital media, we all have a responsibility to think critically, evaluate sources, recognise misinformation, and understand the impact of our online behaviour. This Digital Media Literacy resource is a set of 8 units to designed to help learners navigate their online world.
Issuer
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
admin@teachingandlearning.ie
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, which operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education.
Criteria
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand how media shapes the information we receive and how misinformation and disinformation are used to mislead.
- Understand the impact of algorithms, digital surveillance, and media ownership on the information ecosystem.
- Evaluate the credibility and reliability of media sources using critical thinking and fact checking skills.
- Make considered decisions about media engagement through awareness of digital citizenship and responsible participation in a digital community.
- Reflect on digital media habits and develop strategies for maintaining digital wellbeing.
