Course Syllabus
Exploring Curiosities and Discomfort in the Digital World
This course will enhance participants' understanding of cognitive dissonance and its significant role in shaping our trust in scientific knowledge.
We will examine how we derive meaning from the world around us, identify the role of cognitive dissonance in this process, and explore its influence on our decision-making abilities.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
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- Identify cognitive dissonance.
- Explore how cognitive dissonance influences our trust in information.
- Consider the impact of cognitive dissonance on decision-making.
Format
This course is a self-paced course. To obtain your completion badge for this course you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
This course is suitable for educators teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Estimated Duration
This course should take you 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Earn your badge
You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: Technology Enhanced Learning.
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