Fact or Fake in Gelsenkirchen: Safely Recognize Disinformation
Date and Time
Location
Price
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
Fact or Fake: Safely Navigate the Digital Information World
How can true news be distinguished from targeted disinformation? The free online lecture Fact or Fake – How to Recognize Disinformation provides practical guidance for digital everyday life on November 11, 2026. From misleading captions to AI-generated images, the event focuses on media literacy, source verification, and maintaining a vigilant eye on information.
Recognizing and Categorizing Disinformation
Disinformation has been part of human history. However, in a globally connected media world, false claims reach a new speed and range. The lecture categorizes different types and shows how manipulated content, false contexts, and seemingly credible assertions operate.
AI Images, Source Checks, and Digital Strategies
A special emphasis is placed on the rapid developments in artificial intelligence. AI-generated images are not always recognizable at first glance. The lecture presents simple strategies and digital techniques for verifying and better assessing content. It also raises the question of why people fall for false claims and what source literacy protects in everyday life.
Practical Event Experience in an Online Format
The digital format combines expert categorization with everyday examples. The event is aimed at anyone wanting to consciously assess news, social media posts, and images. The organization by the Volkshochschule Gelsenkirchen emphasizes the educational character of the evening and makes media literacy the central theme of the event planning.
Conclusion: With a Clear View Through the Information Everyday Life
Those who want to recognize disinformation more quickly and categorize digital content more confidently will receive concrete tools for daily media usage in this online lecture. Participation is free and possible upon registration. Secure your spot and experience an informative evening focused on fact-checking, AI, and trustworthy sources.
Official Channels of Fact or Fake – How to Recognize Disinformation:
- Instagram: no official profile found
- Facebook: no official profile found
- YouTube: no official profile found
- TikTok: no official profile found
