Literacy Courses

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

87 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse approaches to literacy education, from traditional to contemporary, emphasizing multiliteracies and multimodal communication in various social and cultural contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science Literacy

255 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills to differentiate science from pseudoscience, understand scientific methods, and evaluate evidence. Learn to interpret research, media reports, and apply scientific literacy in real-world contexts.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures.

9 reviews

Learn how to better understand the rich and complex ways that religions function in historic and contemporary contexts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes

Students will learn about different ways to analyze emerging forms of misinformation such as “deepfake” videos, as well as how new technologies can be used to create a more just and equitable world.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

English for Media Literacy

2056 ratings at Coursera

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy.

• Coursera
• 1 day 18 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CrashCourse

Media Literacy

8 reviews

In 12 episodes, Jay Smooth teaches you Media Literacy! Based on an introductory college level curriculum, this series takes you through the history and psychology of media and gives you the skills to become more media savvy.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

Apply data literacy skills to critically evaluate original quantitative research, interpreting findings and methodologies. Enhance ability to analyze and utilize scholarly work through hands-on project and peer review.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Education and Literacy in Early Modern England - Lecture 17

Explore the revolutionary expansion of education in Tudor and Stuart England, examining its cultural influences, societal impact, and the rise of literacy across different social classes.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Known World by Edward P. Jones - Literacy, Narrative, and Slavery - Lecture 2

Explore Edward P. Jones's "The Known World" through the lens of literacy, narrative power, and the moral complexities of slavery in this insightful lecture on contemporary American literature.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

3 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice, explores some of the tensions and debates linked to the aim of achieving literacy for all, using specific examples. It focuses on ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity

Discover why religion is important for understanding and engaging with global challenges.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Information Literacy

Enhance information literacy skills for academic and professional success. Learn advanced search techniques, ethical source usage, and effective information organization to become a proficient researcher and scholar.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Basic Information Literacy

116 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills to navigate information sources, conduct effective searches, evaluate content, and use information ethically for projects and presentations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Information Literacy

24 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create digital artifacts like infographics, slideshows, websites, and videos. Explore digital media design, Creative Commons licensing, and effective information management in the digital age.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Healthcare Data Literacy

117 ratings at Coursera

Develop data literacy skills for healthcare, covering industry basics, data types, terminologies, and integration techniques to enhance decision-making and improve patient care.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)