Watchdog 101: Factchecking in Sri Lanka , A hands-on course teaching critical digital media analysis and evaluation skills for Sri Lanka.
Course Description
Welcome to our comprehensive course on media literacy and navigating the complex landscape of information in the digital age. This course is designed to equip you with critical thinking skills and practical tools to become a more discerning consumer and producer of media content.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with real-world examples, particularly from the Sri Lankan context, and participate in exercises designed to hone your media literacy skills. By the end of this course, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the complex media environment, identify misinformation, and make informed decisions about the content you consume and share.
In an era where information can be both a powerful tool and a potential weapon, media literacy is more crucial than ever. Let’s embark on this journey to become more critical, responsible, and empowered participants in our digital world.
Course Instructors
Nisal Periyapperuma – Co-Founder & CTO at Team Watchdog
Nisal is a rogue SaaS engineer with a background in economics. He co-founded Paladin Analytics and Rooster, growing multiple tech teams from one-person operations into enterprise SaaS companies. He designs and manages much of Watchdog’s tech infrastructure, including moonshots.
Nadim Majeed – Former Associate Editor and Producer at Team Watchdog
Before joining Team Watchdog as an Associate Editor and Producer of The Doghouse podcast, Nadim wore multiple hats including as a News Anchor and Executive Producer for News 1st and as Advocacy Consultant at Transparency International Sri Lanka. Nadim has over a decade of experience in broadcast journalism covering politics and socio-economic issues, and has designed and implemented public advocacy campaigns on a number of governance and anti- corruption issues. He is currently an independent contractor with the International Republican Institute, training emerging politicians in campaign communications best practices, and sits on the Boards of the Coalition for Inclusive Impact (CII) and the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES).
Who this course is for:
- Intended for working journalists and the general public from Sri Lanka.
