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Evaluating Online Sources: Checking Facts and Identifying Misinformation
Welcome
Welcome (2:31)
Introduction
Introduce Yourself!
Need Help?
The Ever-Evolving Media Landscape
Time to Update Our Source Evaluation Toolbox
The Trouble with Terminology
What Makes a Source Reliable? (4:56)
Know Your Algorithms
Fact Check Like a Pro
Fact-Checking Superpower: Know What to Ignore
Good-bye, Long Checklists. Hello, Lateral Reading!
Lateral Reading Basics (0:45)
Go Deeper Into Lateral Reading (0:54)
Lateral Reading in Action (10:03)
Lateral Reading Quiz
Evaluating Images (7:22)
Evaluating Video (6:15)
Evaluating Data (11:42)
Reflect on Source Evaluation in Your Learning Context
Assignment: Get Ready to Read Laterally
Teaching Strategies for Online Source Evaluation and More
Integrate and Scaffold Evaluation Skills Into Your Curriculum
Help Students Understand How Online Search Works (9:05)
Help Students Identify Cognitive Bias (5:20)
Help Students Discuss Current and Controversial Topics
Assignment: Create a Lesson Plan for Evaluating Online Information
Course Wrap Up
Final Review
Course Survey
PBS Media Literacy Micro-Credential Connection
Next Steps and Certificate of Completion
Fact-Checking Superpower: Know What to Ignore
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