Not everything on the Internet is accurate, so how can people learn to steer clear of false or misleading information? With part one of the Crash Course Navigating Digital Information series, scholars learn why it's important to use discernment to find reliable information online. Pupils also discover the far-reaching effects of media disinformation. 

Concepts

the internet, Media Literacy, information literacy, Digital Citizenship

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Have small groups discuss the consequences of accessing unreliable information 
• Ask partners to share strategies for fact-checking and assessing websites

Classroom Considerations

• Requires speakers and projection 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Helpful text and graphics reinforce spoken content
• Uses humor to provide engaging narration 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.2 SL.11-12.3