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Considering Authority and Perspective
Who’s behind that information? In this video, students discover how a source’s authority and perspective impact its credibility.
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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Learning Objectives
- Define authority and perspective
- Explain the importance of evaluating authority and perspective when determining the credibility of a source
- Engage in direct discussion
- Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events
Overview
Who’s behind that information? In this video, students discover how a source’s authority and perspective impact its credibility.
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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