Our fifth unit examines the “where” of online content, also known as geo-location. In this unit, you’ll learn why it’s so important to independently geo-locate imagery that you find on social media. We’ve also included a number of interactives, so you can practice these skills. See FAQs about the course
here.
Instructor
Claire Wardle
Claire Wardle is the executive director of First Draft and is a co-founder of one of First Draft’s founding partners, Eyewitness Media Hub. She holds a PhD in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught verification in universities and newsrooms around the world. Here, Claire explains how her interest in verification began and what keeps this field exciting.