Making the Case for Civic Digital Literacy

Growing up with digital devices does not mean students know how to evaluate the information they interact with online. Studies have shown that when students are taught the same strategies used by professional fact-checkers, they are better equipped to discern online information.

Digital literacy researcher and Digital Inquiry Group co-founder Sam Wineburg shares how we can respond to the challenges presented in today’s complicated information landscape. Discover how Civic Digital Literacy uses evidence-based strategies for teaching students how to navigate information online and to be better-informed citizens.