In an age where information can travel across the globe in an instant, the ability to discern fact from fiction has become an essential skill. The skill is of vital importance, especially to those who work in the education system of South Africa.

For that very reason, Africa Check – the continent’s first independent fact-checking organisation – is hosting a series of free online training programmes for high school principals, deputy principals, department heads and educators.

What

The series will help equip participants with knowledge and skills to identify ‘fake news’ or false information, while also teaching learners to do the same.

“The training covers how and why false information spreads, identifying dis- and misinformation, online tools for verifying the origin of images and videos, and how to teach learners critical-thinking and fact-checking skills. Educators who attend the workshops will get access to Africa Check’s fact-checking resources that can be used in the classroom,” explains head of education and training Carina van Wyk.

The training programme consists of three online sessions and participants have the option to attend any one of the programmes.

When

• Programme 1: June 6, June 13 and June 20 from 15:30 to 17:00.
• Programme 2: June 7, June 14 and June 21 from 15:30 to 17:00.
• Programme 3: July 20, July 25 and July 27 from 15:30 to 17:00.

Click here to register or here for more information.