4 Activities
25 Minutes
Beginner
Contributed by Chicago Public Library
Topics: Information Searching, Communication & Social Media
Learn about disinformation and why it matters including how to spot disinformation, how and why disinformation is created, and the types of disinformation.
Activities in This Course
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1
Information Overload
04:00
Information is constantly being produced and always accessible, but sorting what is true and accurate can be overwhelming.
2
Identifying Disinformation
05:00
Disinformation is created on purpose. Learn how using online searching skills can help you identify disinformation.
3
Types of Disinformation
10:00
Disinformation is created to mislead people. Find out about the most common types of false stories and the forms that they can take.
4
How Disinformation is Created
06:00
Discover how easy it is to create disinformation and learn ways to find more information about a story before you share it.