In 2025, misinformation is no longer a fringe issue. It affects every part of society, including education. One of the most troubling developments is the growing sophistication of deepfakes, realistic, AI-generated images, audio and video that are designed to deceive.
From fabricated political speeches to fake social media profiles, deepfakes are undermining trust in what we see and hear online. For schools, colleges and training providers, this presents a real challenge. Learners need the skills to recognise false information, question digital content and think critically about what they encounter online.
To support this, we’ve created a free eLearning course for you to use. You can view it below or download the SCORM file to use in your own LMS.
Why Does it Matter so Much in Education?
Misinformation is a daily part of online life. Whether learners are browsing news websites, watching videos or scrolling through social media, they are constantly exposed to content that may be misleading, manipulated or entirely false.
If students cannot distinguish between real and fake, the consequences range from confusion and mistrust to the spreading of harmful or biased views. For educators, the risks are equally high. How can we ensure our own sources are reliable? How do we teach students to be sceptical without becoming cynical?
This is why digital literacy education must now include AI literacy and media verification skills. Understanding how deepfakes are made and how to spot them is essential for modern learners.
What This Course Covers
Our new course, Understanding Deepfakes and Misinformation Online in 2025, was created using the Open eLMS AI authoring tool. It is designed to help both learners and educators build confidence in identifying misleading or manipulated content.
Topics covered in the course include:
What deepfakes are and how they are created
The evolution of deepfake technology
Real-life examples of digital deception
The impact of misinformation on society
Mititation Strategies
Access the course here:
Free Download for Your LMS
The course is available to download as a SCORM-compliant file, so you can upload it directly into your own learning management system. It is ideal for PSHE lessons, teacher training, digital citizenship programmes or staff CPD.
Create Your Own Timely eLearning
This course was created using Open eLMS AI. Our platform allows anyone to produce engaging, accessible eLearning on any topic including emerging issues like AI ethics, safeguarding, or digital resilience.
By using Open eLMS AI, you can respond quickly to changes in the world and ensure your learners always have access to the most relevant, up-to-date training available.
In a time where seeing is no longer believing, education is our strongest defence. Let’s ensure our learners are not only informed but equipped to think critically about the digital world around them.
