Limitless knowledge is only a mouse click away, so how can people make sure they're getting the best information possible? Using the first video in the digital media literacy series, scholars learn how to evaluate the information they find online to determine its reliability. Pupils discover how to judge a website based on its reputation, timeliness, and objectivity. 

Concepts

information literacy, digital citizenship, Media Literacy

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners search the Internet for examples of both reliable and unreliable news stories to share with the class
• Ask individuals to create posters detailing guidelines for judging online information 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires speakers and projection or individual computers and headphones for each participant

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Clear, comprehensible narration 
• Visuals help aid understanding
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2