WiseME
Online Course
Module 5: Detecting fake news & disinformation
Level - Intermediate
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Detecting fake news & disinformation
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This module is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and strategies necessary to help students aged 12-17 identify fake news and disinformation. Key areas of focus in this module include the identification of common traits in misleading information, the development of critical thinking skills, and the application of fact-checking techniques. Through an interactive approach, teachers will learn how to integrate these concepts into their curriculum, enabling students to become more discerning consumers of information.
STRUCTURE
OBJECTIVES
PART 1: Critical thinking & fake news identification: Essential skills
Understanding the challenge of misinformation
Common traits of misleading information
Misleading information often exhibits several identifiable characteristics. Understanding these traits allows students to recognize and question dubious content effectively.
Developing a critical mindset
Media literacy requires a questioning mindset, urging students to critically assess online content. Underneath are some examples on what type of questions you ask:.
Mastering fact-checking techniques
Evaluating the credibility of information sources is paramount in navigating the digital age. Students should learn to critically assess sources by considering several key factors.
PART 2: Fact-checking and verification
In today’s digital age, information flows in at an unprecedented pace from a multitude of sources.
Fact-checking platforms and their effective use & browser extensions and other verification tools
PART 3: PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS
This section introduces two engaging activities— one digital-free and one online that can be implemented during school class activities, fostering hands-on learning and digital engagement.
