Who can you trust? How to navigate digital media
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The growing suspicion of expertise is a growing problem on the internet, and it can be very difficult to figure out which sources are authoritative. In this episode, John Green offers some strategies to help you identify credible sources and take into account a source's point of view.
Additional Resources for you to Explore
Similarly, the Poynter Institute hosts MediaWise, a project aimed at educating students on assessing information accuracy online. MediaWise offers a series of videos around online citizenship, including this media literacy masterclass and this video educating viewers about how to distinguish between fact and opinion when consuming information.
ProPublica is renowned for its investigative journalism, emphasizing accountability and accuracy in reporting.
Interested in examining perspectives from different ends of the political spectrum? For a deeper understanding of partisan viewpoints, websites like Daily Kos and Daily Wire offer insights from the left and right ends of the political spectrum, respectively.
Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.
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As democracies worldwide face mounting challenges, communities across the globe are mobilizing to reform systems and reignite civic culture. A key component of any healthy democratic society is quality civics education. Through content and supporting lesson materials curated and designed by experts in the field, Democracy Lab is designed to give users a strong understanding of what democracy is, but also the role that engaged participation plays in helping it thrive.
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- Lesson Plan created by Myra McCormick
