Literacy Courses

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

78 ratings at Coursera

Explore literacy teaching and learning from a 'Multiliteracies' perspective in this 4-week course by the University of Illinois. Ideal for educators and community leaders.

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

Science Literacy

240 ratings at Coursera

Learn to differentiate science from pseudoscience, design scientific studies, and evaluate scientific communication in this 5-week course from the University of Alberta.

• 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

2027 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)

Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

Finalize your Data Literacy skills with Johns Hopkins University's 3-week capstone course. Evaluate original quantitative research, interpret findings, and review peers' work.

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

CrashCourse

Media Literacy

6 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 Online Course

Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity

92 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore the impact of religion on personal and societal decisions with The Open University's 4-week course. Gain insights into religious literacy, diversity, and the role of religion in conflicts.

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

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

Involving the family in supporting pupils' literacy learning

Teaching children to read is one area where collaboration between teachers and parents/carers is of vital importance. In this free course, Involving the family in supporting pupils' literacy ...

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

Key skill assessment unit: information literacy

1 rating at OpenLearn

As the volume of information grows in databases, libraries and on the internet, information literacy skills are key to being able to find and manage information effectively in a complex society. ...

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

Key skill assessment unit: information literacy

1 rating at OpenLearn

This course will be closing on 13 December 2023. You cancontinue your studies until this time and, once completed, your statement ofparticipation will continue to appear on your OpenLearn profile.As the volume of information grows in databases, librarie…

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

Advanced Information Literacy

Improve your search skills with this 5-week course from the State University of New York. Learn to efficiently gather, organize, and ethically use information, earning a digital badge upon completion.

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

Basic Information Literacy

79 ratings at Coursera

Improve your project/presentation skills with this 5-week course from State University of New York. Learn to navigate information sources, avoid plagiarism, and use citations. Earn a digital badge upon completion.

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

Digital Information Literacy

20 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create digital artifacts like infographics, websites, and videos with this 5-week course from the State University of New York. Gain digital media design skills and earn a recognized badge.

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