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What's Worth Your Attention
Feeling overwhelmed by constant social media posts but afraid of missing out on something important? In this video, students learn about attention conservation and explore the importance of verifying 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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Learning Objectives
- Define attention economy
- Explain the importance of verifying trustworthy sources when gathering information
- Engage in direct discussion
- Analyze the topic of the video and connect it to current events
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Feeling overwhelmed by constant social media posts but afraid of missing out on something important? In this video, students learn about attention conservation and explore the importance of verifying 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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