Media Literacy

Examine the value of credible news sources and learn strategies for identifying deceptive stories, including “fake news.”

Explore the impact of unseen algorithms on the online content we see and the ramifications on privacy, discrimination, and political polarization.

Practice “lateral reading,” a strategy used by professional fact-checkers to investigate the reliability of online sources.

Learn about the value of expertise and how to assess the authority of experts, based on credentials, reputation, and situational context.

Find definitions for types of misinformation and disinformation, including propaganda, conspiracy theories, deepfakes, and more.