Misinformation & Fact Checking

July 10, 2024 ♦ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET

Moderators: Darshell Silva, Kevin Bower and Melissa Henning

Session Description: In today's digital world, students face a constant barrage of online information, and the ability to discern fact from fiction is essential. This interactive workshop will equip you with engaging strategies that will help students develop critical thinking skills and empower them to become discerning digital detectives. Learn how to effectively introduce the concepts of misinformation and fact-checking, fostering a healthy skepticism towards online information.

As a result of this session, educators will:

1. Define misinformation and its impact on learning and decision-making.

2. Identify common techniques used to spread misinformation online.

3. Develop strategies for critical thinking and responsible information-sharing among students.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 2.1.a; 2.1.b; 2.1.c; 2.3.b; 2.5.b

* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text on the ISTE Standards page.

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Certificates: The certificates for this session were emailed on 7/20/24 at 8:19 PM to registrants who actively participated in all required tasks throughout the session and completed the session evaluation survey within 1 week.