Understanding Deepfakes and Misinformation in Education 2025

In 2025, misinformation is no longer a fringe issue; it impacts every facet of society, including education. Among the most concerning developments is the increasing sophistication of deepfakes—highly realistic, AI-generated media designed to deceive.

From fabricated speeches to synthetic social media profiles, deepfakes undermine our trust in digital content. For schools, colleges, and training providers, this presents a significant challenge: learners must develop the skills to identify false information and critically evaluate everything they encounter online.

To support educators, we have developed a free eLearning course. You can preview it below or download the SCORM file for use in your own LMS.

Why This Matters in Education

Misinformation is now a constant in digital life. Whether browsing news, watching videos, or scrolling social media, learners are frequently exposed to misleading, manipulated, or entirely fabricated content.

When students cannot distinguish fact from fiction, the consequences range from confusion to the spread of harmful biases. For educators, the challenge is twofold: ensuring source reliability and teaching students to be skeptical without becoming cynical.

Digital literacy must now encompass AI literacy and media verification. Understanding how deepfakes are created—and how to spot them—is an essential skill for the modern learner.

What This Course Covers

Our course, Understanding Deepfakes and Misinformation Online in 2025, was developed using the Open eLMS AI authoring tool. It helps learners and educators build the confidence to identify 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
• Mitigation strategies

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The course is available as a SCORM-compliant download for direct integration into your LMS. It is ideal for PSHE, teacher training, digital citizenship programmes, or staff CPD.

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In an era where seeing is no longer believing, education is our strongest defense. Let’s ensure our learners are not just informed, but equipped to navigate the digital world critically.