IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
Evaluate info (credibility, compare)
In My Life
I can compare what I see on social media about a political candidate with information from trusted news sources to avoid spreading misinformation.
In My Work
I can apply lateral reading by looking at multiple websites to verify information and get the most complete, unbiased answer to my question.
In My Education
I can use strategies to verify whether a shocking video of a known person might be a "deep fake". (AI)
As a Teacher/Trainer
I can check machine-generated content for bias and harmful stereotyping. (AI)
Explore Learning Activities
Connecting with Vigilance: Online Misinformation
AT&T Connected Learning
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-vigilance-online-misinformation
AT&T and Public Library Association
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Connecting with Vigilance: Online Misinformation
AT&T Connected Learning
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-vigilance-online-misinformation/lessons/connecting-with-vigilance-online-misinformation
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Basic Search
AT&T Connected Learning
- EF.2 Search the Internet
- EF.7 Understand the Internet
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- IS.5 Use Search Strategies
- IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search-ca4d47b1-9ddf-4446-a5d2-3e12de97595f
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Basic Search: Ads in Search Results
AT&T Connected Learning
- EF.2 Search the Internet
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- IS.5 Use Search Strategies
- IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search-ca4d47b1-9ddf-4446-a5d2-3e12de97595f/lessons/ads-in-search-results-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Internet Basics for Older Adults
Senior Planet
- EF.7 Understand the Internet
- DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
- MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
- PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Internet-Basics-for-Older-Adults.pdf
AARP
Copyright
Lesson 2: The Mind of a Machine
AI for Education
- IS.2 Access Information Sources
- IS.5 Use Search Strategies
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://www.aiforeducation.io/curriculum/lesson-2
AI for Education
Copyright
Lesson 3: Hallucination Detective
AI for Education
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://www.aiforeducation.io/curriculum/lesson-3
AI for Education
Copyright
Lesson 5: Understanding AI Bias
AI Literacy Lessons for Students
- CR.2 Understand and Use Data
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- IS.1 Use and Apply Information
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/understanding-ai-bias
Common Sense Education
CC-BY-NC-ND
Lesson 6: How AI Bias Impacts Our Lives
AI Literacy Lessons for Students
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
- CR.2 Understand and Use Data
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/how-ai-bias-impacts-our-lives
Common Sense Education
CC-BY-NC-ND
Lesson 7: AI Algorithms - How Well Do They Know You?
AI Literacy Lessons for Students
- CO.5 Use Social Media
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
- CR.2 Understand and Use Data
https://youtu.be/tPqI0n44zP8?si=NsxIHTLiztncf4GQ
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/ai-algorithms-how-well-do-they-know-you
Common Sense Education
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Lesson 3: Chatbots: Who’s Behind the Screen
AI Literacy Lessons for Students
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
- PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
https://youtu.be/gmUHEvrpYoU?si=Q85Q8WPeCTUixH_8
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/ai-chatbots-whos-behind-the-screen
Common Sense Education
CC-BY-NC-ND
Lesson 4: AI Chatbots & Friendship
AI Literacy Lessons for Students
- PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
- LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
- IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
- PS.4 Keep Kids Safe Online
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/ai-chatbots-friendship
Common Sense Education
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