Enhancing Citizen Preparedness Against Misinformation Through Behavioral Science (2 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- reflect citizen preparedness against misinformation
- discuss how psychological safety and information disorder intersect
- process information and make decisions in environments flooded with digital and other media
- apply behavioral science framework in discussion regarding misinformation

Location and time

Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Compulsory workshop takes place on 27th May 9-15 in Zoom. Attendance is required.

Materials

Learning materials will be presented during the workshop.

Teaching methods

Interactive online implementation:

The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, which is not recorded. The study unit includes working in groups. The study unit requires active participation and commitment to interactive studying. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Compulsory workshop takes place on 27th May 9-15 in Zoom. Attendance is required.
Besides enrolling in Pakki, do fill-in registration form. Link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQivudlLOeiypSvGbnUxuLs0Hk08DIf-UfT5Iiw8NMQ5OC-w/viewform

Employer connections

This study is provided by EU-project CyberSecPro. CyberSecPro -project is creating cutting-edge education and training materials and courses to advance competencies and professionalism in EU cybersecurity. It aims to bridge the gap between degrees, working life, and marketable cybersecurity skill sets necessary in today’s digitalization efforts and provide examples of best practices for cybersecurity training programs. The workshop concentrates mis- and disinformation as part of cyber security.

https://www.cybersecpro-project.eu/

Exam schedules

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm their participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of their absence to confirm their participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in their place.

The first contact lesson is 27th May. Attendance is mandatory.
The writing task is to be returned by 8th June.
Possible retake of the writing task is to be agreed with the teacher by 13th June.

International connections

Study unit is organized through EU-project. The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Study unit consist of participating in a workshop (6 hours) and of an individual writing task (approx. 46 hours).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student fails to attend the workshop or to return the writing task within the required time frame or the returned task does not meet the requirements.

Content scheduling

This study is provided by EU-project CyberSecPro. CyberSecPro -project is creating cutting-edge education and training materials and courses to advance competencies and professionalism in EU cybersecurity. It aims to bridge the gap between degrees, working life, and marketable cybersecurity skill sets necessary in today’s digitalization efforts and provide examples of best practices for cybersecurity training programs. The workshop concentrates mis- and disinformation as part of cyber security.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.