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Wellness & Science Claims Quiz from The Sift®/Get Smart About News, Nov. 2024 

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Wellness & Science Claims Quiz from The Sift®/Get Smart About News, Nov. 2024 

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Research Guides: Media Literacy and Fact-Checking: Home

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Research Guides: Media Literacy and Fact-Checking: Home

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Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda: Be Media Literate

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Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda: Be Media Literate

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LibGuide from Cornell University on Media Literacy

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LibGuides: Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation: Learning to Critically Evaluate Media Sources: What Is Fake News?

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"Fake news" is "fabricated information that mimics news media content in form but not in organizational process or intent. Fake-news outlets, in turn, lack the news media's editorial norms and processes for ensuring the accuracy and credibility of information.

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Downloads for Mini-Lessons Combining Civics & News Literacy Skills and News Literacy Choice Board

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Media & News Literacy – Teaching Resources - iCivics

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Strong media literacy skills are more essential than ever. Students engage with a plethora of media sources every day; sharpening news literacy skills helps students develop the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate the reliability and credibility of information and sources. Not sure where to start?

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News Literacy Project: Resource Library (interactive quizzes)

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News Literacy Project: Resource Library (interactive quizzes)

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News and media literacy classroom resources for educators. Access lesson plans, classroom activities, posters and infographics, quizzes, training materials and videos for educators teaching news literacy.

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Crash Course: The Facts about Fact Checking

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Crash Course: The Facts about Fact Checking

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The Facts about Fact Checking: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #2

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Misinformation: The Greatest Threat to Democracy-Empowering K-12 Teachers to Build Critical Media Literacy Skills in Students

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Misinformation: The Greatest Threat to Democracy-Empowering K-12 Teachers to Build Critical Media Literacy Skills in Students

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Misinformation poses a significant threat to democratic societies by undermining public trust, increasing polarization, and obstructing informed decision-making. This paper explores the pervasive impact of misinformation on democracy and emphasizes the critical role of K-12 educators in fostering media literacy skills among students. By equipping students with the ability to critically evaluate information, educators can help build a more informed citizenry capable of resisting the influence of falsehoods. The paper discusses strategies for teachers, including building media literacy, teaching critical evaluation methods, leveraging technology responsibly, and fostering a culture of critical thinking and civil discourse. Practical resources for teachers are also highlighted to combat misinformation effectively

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Levitt, G., & Grubaugh, S. (2024). Misinformation: The Greatest Threat to Democracy-Empowering K-12 Teachers to Build Critical Media Literacy Skills in Students. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 66, 104–111. https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v66i1.12059

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Learn how to identify false or misleading information online and stop its rapid spread.