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Integrating Civic Digital Literacy into the Curriculum

Being civically informed and engaged requires students to be able to navigate online spaces effectively. Sam Wineburg and Joel Breakstone, co-founders of Digital Inquiry Group (DIG) and digital literacy experts, share why digital literacy should be a priority for teachers of all disciplines. Teaching digital literacy doesn’t have to take a lot of class time or require a full curriculum overhaul. Discover practical steps to integrate it into your curriculum across subjects. 

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This video is part of the Civic Digital Literacy Project from iCivics and the Digital Inquiry Group. Civic Digital Literacy equips students with evidence-based strategies to discern online information, find trustworthy sources, and be better-informed citizens within the rapidly changing online environment.  Explore the full collection of Civic Digital Literacy resources.

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