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Dealing with Disinformation
May 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This module focuses on open-source investigation (OSINT) techniques and the analysis of
information operations and disinformation narratives. Participants will learn about Russian
information operations and propaganda techniques, how to conduct investigations on Facebook,
verify suspicious photos and videos, analyze websites, and identify footage locations using maps
and satellite imagery. The training series includes presentations, demonstrations of relevant
tools, analysis of case studies, and practical exercises.
Training details
Date – May 15, 16, 21, 23, 28
Duration of training – 2 hours/day
Time – 10:00AM – 12:00PM (CET)
Format – online (Zoom)
Platform – Zoom
Language – English
Attendance is free
Additional details (instructions for attending ) will be sent to you by email.
Module: Dealing with Disinformation
1) Propaganda tactics and Russian operations – 2 hours.
- How does propaganda work?
- Tactics and maneuvers
- Ways to identify propaganda
2) Facebook analysis – 2 hours.
- Information analysis
- Disinformation detection
- Prevention measures
3) Photos/videos – 2 hours.
- Challenges in photo and video analysis
- Techniques for identification
4) Website analysis – 2 hours.
- Identifying trusted and untrusted websites
- Recognition of fake information on websites
5) Geolocation – 2 hours
(DFRLab). She was a Technical Information Data Specialist for the USAID Georgia Information
Integrity Program, implemented by the Zinc Network. She teaches Fact-Checking and
Verification and Disinformation Research and Analysis at the University of Georgia. Before,
she led media literacy programs at the Media Development Foundation (MDF) and was
responsible for information verification and data analysis for MDF’s fact-checking
platform Myth Detector.
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