KATHMANDU, AUGUST 26
The US Embassy in Nepal, in partnership with Youth Innovation Lab, has launched the free e-course on 'Understanding and Countering Mis/Dis Information'.
After successfully completing mis/disinformation workshops in all 7 provinces, the Embassy said that the free e-course "Understanding and Countering Mis/Dis Information" is available for all.
According to Youth Innovation Lab, the workshops in all provinces focused on training a diverse group, including people from marginalized communities, more than 140 journalists, content creators, activists, and influencers to identify and address the challenges posed by mis and disinformation in the digital age.
The workshops and e-course intend to empower individuals to make informed decisions and recognize mis and disinformation online.
The online course "Understanding and Combating Mis/Dis Information" is now accessible to the public through Shikshya.org, officially launched, by Garrett E. Wilkerson, Public Affairs Chief, the US Embassy in Nepal, and Pradip Khatiwada, Chief Executive Officer at Youth Innovation Lab.
The platform Shikshya.org developed and designed, comprises a user-friendly interface consisting of video content, graphical representations, quizzes, and other educational materials contributed by experts, ensuring a rich and engaging learning experience.
The course modules have been developed by a group of experts comprising Akhilesh Upadhyay, Rajan Pokhrel, Deepak Adhikari, Avasna Pandey and Laxmi Maharjan, according to YI Lab.
