Influence & Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #6

This video explores the difference between advertising, public relations, and propaganda.

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  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

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BRIDGES > Information Skills > Information Skills Skills > IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

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)

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