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April's Theme is: News & Media Literacy
This didn't fit under a specific tab, but this is a link to the "Break the Fake Quiz" where students can test their skills at identifying which stories presented to them are true and which ones are fake.
Videos
Videos
Essential Google Search Tricks for Research (6:42) - While not directly related to news & media literacy, helping students learn how to more effectively research using Google assists with becoming more critical news & media consumers.
Help Your Students Fact-Check the Web (1:21)
The Key to Media's Hidden Codes (6:00) - TEDEd Video
What is Fake News? (3:35)
How false news can spread (3:41) - TEDEd Video
Warning: This video does discuss the pseudoscientific paper about vaccines causing autism. If that makes you uncomfortable, I recommend the "what is fake news" video.
Discussion Ideas
Discussion Ideas
AI or Not? Figuring out what's authentic in the age of AI (slides and activities)
The Four Factors of Fair Use (lesson & slides)
This just in! How should we react to breaking news? ((lesson & slides)
Artificial Intelligence: Is it plagiarism? (lesson & slides)
Hoaxes and Fakes (lesson & slides)
Other Discussion Questions:
How does social media tap into our desire to know the latest news about things happening, whether in our own social circles or in the wider world? Do you think social media platforms do a good job of highlighting what's most important for people to see?
What are some of the benefits -- and dangers -- of reading breaking news about an election on social media?
What are some ways that social media helps spread the word about important issues people might not otherwise find out about?
When people share false or misleading information online, it's often by accident. Why do you think this happens?
What do you think motivates some people to intentionally create or share false information online? Do you think social media platforms have a responsibility to stop this from happening?
Even when shared by accredited news outlets, breaking news stories on social media don't tend to have all the facts at first and can sometimes include inaccuracies. How can social media users deal with this problem?
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Infographics
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