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Intro to Lateral Reading
The internet is filled with information, and it can be hard to determine what’s trustworthy. In this video, students learn about lateral reading, a strategy used by fact-checkers and skilled internet searchers to verify information online.
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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- Define lateral reading
- Explain the process of lateral reading
- Engage in direct discussion
- Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events
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The internet is filled with information, and it can be hard to determine what’s trustworthy. In this video, students learn about lateral reading, a strategy used by fact-checkers and skilled internet searchers to verify information online.
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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