Time

The course is expected to take 3 hours to complete. The modules can also be taken individually.

Each module takes about 1 hour to complete.

Language

This course material is only available in English.

About Data Literacy

You might already know that data is not neutral. Our values and assumptions are influenced by the data surrounding us - the data we create, the data we collect, and the data we share with each other. Economic needs, social structures, or algorithmic biases can have profound consequences for the way we collect and use data. Most often, the result is an increase of inequity in the world.

Data also changes the way we interact. It shapes our thoughts, our feelings, our preferences and actions. It determines what we have access to, and what not. It enables global dissemination of best practices and life improving technologies, as well as the spread of mistrust and radicalization.

This is why data literacy matters.

Learning goals

Modul 1

Understand the tracking infrastructure and how information is harvested
Explain what personal data is
Identify the limits in managing your personal data disclosure
Describe the legal aspects associated with data processing

Modul 2

Understand the significance of the Attention Economy
Discuss the contribution of data journalism to democracy
Apply the most critical data literacy skills for fact checking, evaluating and trusting online information

Modul 3

Learn how to evaluate, use and document your search results
Get tips on how to critically assess information
Be introduced to concepts like copyright and plagiarism
Learn how to insert citations and bibliographies into your papers

Source

Data Literacy Is funded by Erasmus+ and developed by 4EU+ University Alliance, including University of Copenhagen.
Contributer: Morten Misfeldt, Center for Digital Uddannelse, Institut for Naturfagenes Didaktik, SCIENCE
Platform: Coursera

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Module 1: Your Life as Data

You can access module 1 here

Module 2: Networked Data, Truth and Democracy

You can access module 2 here

Module 3: Evaluation your search results

You can access module 3 here