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Verifying Claims on Social Media
Social media feeds are filled with content, and it can be difficult to decide what to trust. In this video, students learn the process for evaluating the trustworthiness of a post’s source and the authenticity of its claim.
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 claims
- Explain the process for evaluating the trustworthiness of a source
- Engage in direct discussion
- Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events
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Social media feeds are filled with content, and it can be difficult to decide what to trust. In this video, students learn the process for evaluating the trustworthiness of a post’s source and the authenticity of its claim.
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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