Classroom Resource

Hoaxes and Fakes

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

We know not to believe everything we hear, but what about what we see? Advancements in computer-generated graphics, facial recognition, and video production have led to a world of viral videos that are often difficult to identify as fake. Help your students learn to read what they see on the web "laterally" by showing them how to get off the page, check credibility, and find corroboration.

Students will be able to:

Define "misinformation" and explore the consequences of spreading misinformation online.
Learn how to use lateral reading as a strategy to verify the accuracy of information online.
Apply lateral reading to examples of questionable videos to determine their accuracy.

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Content Standards

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.R3
Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

not all information found online is valid.
some information is shared online to promote an agenda.
all information has a purpose.

Skills

Students are able to:

assess the validity of digital content.
identify the purpose of digital content.

Understanding

Students understand that:

not all information available digitally is accurate, valid, and/or unbiased.
some users/groups misrepresent information in an effort to skew perceptions.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/hoaxes-and-fak…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Common Sense Media

Accessibility

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.commonsense.org/about-us/our-mission/site-terms-use

Approved Date

2019-09-03

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type