THE CARTER CENTER · MEDIA LITERACY

Digital Information Training (DIGIT)

A 9-module course in evaluating media, spotting misinformation, and building digital information skills

Modern media and communication tools increasingly blur the line between information producers and consumers. This course equips people with the skills to evaluate media and messages, distinguish credible information from false or misleading content, and avoid unwittingly spreading misinformation — broken into nine modules exploring different facets of digital information, media systems, and disinformation.

Unit 1

Evaluating Media Sources

Identify different types of media sources and learn practical techniques for evaluating their credibility online.

Assessing Media Intent

Recognize the systems, structures, and trends that shape a news outlet’s goals and bias.

Interpreting Media Messages

Understand rhetoric and media framing to see the “message behind the message.”

Unit 2

Understanding How the Brain Processes Information

Explore the psychology behind how we process, recall, and fall for misinformation.

Understanding How Online Media Shapes Perceptions

See how algorithms and the structure of the internet shape what we see and believe.

Spotting Potentially False and Misleading Information

Recognize the common types and trends behind mis- and disinformation.

Investigating Suspicious Claims and Images

Use fact-checking techniques to spot deepfakes and manipulated visuals.

Practicing Good Media Hygiene

Build sustainable habits for online security and responsible digital citizenship.

Sharing Digital Information Skills

Learn how to talk about misinformation with others and help them build their own skills.