Fact v Fiction: Showdown!
What's the problem?
Librarians and teachers all over the country are coming up with ways to train students to be smarter about believing what they see online. At Stanford University, the Stanford History Education Group has completed a study that evaluates how well students understand online sites. While the study's results are grim, we do have ways to help!
Take a look at the study HERE and the companion lessons HERE, and continue reading for ideas to solve the problem.
(American Library Association, 1989)
So what can we do?
Can YOU spot the fake news?
Packaged curriculum resources
Why is this all important?
Alaska Standards
Introduction, p.4-5:
Students who are college and career ready…
Demonstrate independence.
Build strong content knowledge.
Value evidence.
Use technology and digital media strategically and capably.
Use technology and digital media strategically and capably.
"Students employ technology thoughtfully to enhance their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use. They tailor their searches online to acquire useful information efficiently, and they integrate what they learn using technology with what they learn offline. They are familiar with the strengths and limitations of various technological tools and media and can select and use those best suited to their communication goals."
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