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The time has come to embark on a journey. Your journey to defeat rumors and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. To help to defeat the Infodemic and make a difference in your community. Starting as a Scout, you will travel through three stages; training yourself to spot misinformation and to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. 

On your journey will learn new abilities and Level-up your Rank as you prepare to defeat the Final Boss. You may start as a Scout but you will end as a Legend, equipped with the knowledge to make a positive impact on the world around you. Good luck on your journey. For today... you become a Legend.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the negative impact that misinformation has on the pandemic.

  • Evaluate information that comes your way to avoid misinformation traps.

  • Apply strategies to reduce your risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

  • Recognize the science behind vaccinations and how they work to protect public health.

What will I learn in this course?

    1. Get ready

    2. How to use the course

    3. On your journey, you will learn to...

    4. Quick survey

    1. Stage-1 Start

    2. 1.1. The Infodemic

    3. 1.2 How does information spread?

    4. 1.3 Repeat, Repeat, Repeat

    5. 1.4 How to counteract the infodemic (4 simple steps)

    6. -- Take a breath

    7. -- Assess the source

    8. -- Do your research

    9. -- Be a good example

    10. Beat the Challenge to Level-Up!

    11. Stage 1: Complete

    1. Stage-2 Start

    2. 2.1 COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms

    3. 2.2 How is COVID-19 transmitted

    4. 2.3 Who can get infected with COVID-19?

    5. 2.4 Preventing the spread of COVID-19

    6. -- Clean your hands

    7. -- Wear a Mask

    8. -- Physical Distancing​

    9. -- Get vaccinated!

    10. Beat the Challenge to Level-Up!

    11. Stage-2 Complete

    1. Stage-3 Start

    2. 3.1 All about vaccinations

    3. 3.2 How vaccines work

    4. -- Training your immune system

    5. 3.3 Types of COVID-19 Vaccines

    6. 3.4 Why vaccinations matter

    7. -- Protecting your Community

    8. 3.5 Myth or Truth?

    9. Beat the Challenge to Level Up!

    10. Stage-3 Complete

    1. You've reached the final stage!

    2. Beat the Boss Challenge - Part 1

    3. 50% Progress!

    4. Beat the Boss Challenge - Part 2

    5. 100% Progress!

    6. Winner!

    1. Congratulations!

    2. Final Survey

    3. Share your achievement

    4. Have you met VWise?

    5. Want more information?

Are you ready to be a Level-up Legend?

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Meet your Instructors

Hanan Alsuwaidi

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine, MBRU

Nabil Zary

Director - Institute for Health Professions Education, MBRU

Learning Design Team

Leigh Powell

Senior Learning Designer

Arwa Alharbi

Digital Content Developer

Fatma Alshamali

Digital Content Developer

Acknowledgement

Dr. Abiola Senok, Dr. Tom Loney, Dr. Ammar Albanna