Information Dissemination Courses and Certifications

AGU

The Spread of Scientific Knowledge - From the Royal Society to Google Earth and Beyond

Explore the evolution of scientific knowledge dissemination from the Royal Society to Google Earth, examining key milestones and technological advancements in information sharing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fields Institute

Deciphering the Impact of Info Sources on Adherence to Restrictive Measures During the Pandemic

Explore how information sources influenced adherence to pandemic restrictions, analyzing data-driven insights on public behavior and policy effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Grace, Humor and Success - Applying Lessons from Leading from Home

Grace, humor, and success in remote leadership: Insights from three managers who applied lessons from Stanford's "Leading from Home" program to navigate hybrid work challenges.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Writing Assistance or Plagiarism - How Language Models Are Changing Our View of Knowledge

Explore how language models are reshaping our understanding of knowledge, writing assistance, and plagiarism with insights from Anna Rogers in this thought-provoking discussion.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Walailak University

จริยธรรมสารสนเทศสำหรับพลเมืองดิจิทัล | Information Ethics for Digital Citizenship

เรียนรู้จริยธรรมสารสนเทศในยุคดิจิทัล ครอบคลุมการสร้าง จัดระบบ เผยแพร่ และใช้สารสนเทศอย่างมีจริยธรรม รวมถึงการรักษาความปลอดภัยของระบบสารสนเทศ

• ThaiMOOC
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

USENIX Enigma Conference

Can the Fight Against Disinformation Really Scale?

Exploring challenges in scaling disinformation countermeasures, questioning assumptions about trust, and proposing human-centric approaches to combat misinformation effectively.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

BSidesLV

Your Facts Are Not Safe with Us - Russian Information Operations as Social Engineering

Explore Russian information operations as social engineering, examining tactics, targets, and mitigation strategies. Learn about RT's role and the impact on public perception.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AGU

How Geoscientists Can Help Fight COVID-19

Geoscientists explore their role in COVID-19 response, discussing accurate information sharing, community support, and interdisciplinary collaboration to aid frontline efforts and build resilience.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cooper

Information Flows and Leaks in Social Media

Explore social media's impact on information flow, opinion formation, and real-world events. Analyze case studies of online campaigns and their consequences across different regions and contexts.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

media.ccc.de

What the World Can Learn from Hong Kong

Explore Hong Kong protesters' innovative tactics, technology use, and adaptable strategies in their fight against China, revealing a complex movement beyond simplified international reporting.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

What Happens When Science, Money, and Freedom of Information Collide? - TED

Explore the clash between scientific progress, financial interests, and open information access, examining the potential of web-based publishing to revolutionize knowledge dissemination and profitability.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GOTO Conferences

Beware Red Flags on the Internet

Explore internet censorship, disruptive technologies, and historical patterns of industry resistance to innovation. Learn to identify red flags in attempts to control information flow.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Press Freedom at Risk: How the Pandemic is Threatening Truthtelling Around the World

Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts press freedom globally, examining threats to truthful reporting and the implications for democracy and informed societies.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Web Summit

Informing Europe: The Role of News Brands in the Next Decade

Exploring the future of news organizations in Europe, addressing challenges of information overload, social media competition, and strategies for adapting to the evolving media landscape.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Web Summit

Why Should We Trust Established Media

Experts discuss media trust, digital platforms' impact, and evolving journalism landscape in the era of social media and misinformation at Web Summit 2017.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk