Workshop | Misinformation & Fact Checking

This workshop aims to help educators teach critical thinking skills to students for evaluating online information. Participants will learn strategies to introduce the concepts of misinformation and fact-checking, enabling students to become discerning consumers of digital content.

About the Program

In today's digital world, students face a constant barrage of online information, and the ability to discern fact from fiction is essential. This interactive workshop will equip you with engaging strategies that will help students develop critical thinking skills and empower them to become discerning digital detectives. Learn how to effectively introduce the concepts of misinformation and fact-checking, fostering a healthy skepticism towards online information.

As a result of this session, teachers will:
• Define misinformation and its impact on learning and decision-making.
• Identify common techniques used to spread misinformation online.
• Develop strategies for critical thinking and responsible information-sharing among students.

Registration & Credit Options

You can register to access the webinar recording at your convenience—no additional requirements needed to simply watch and learn. For educators seeking recertification credits, this webinar qualifies for 1 hour of professional development credit. To receive credit, you must watch at least 70% of the recording (tracked automatically through our TrainerCentral platform), complete the post-webinar feedback survey, and pass the assessment. If you're located in a state where the provider has agreements to provide recognized professional development credits, be sure to check the feedback survey for any additional state-specific requirements that may need to be completed to ensure your credits are properly recognized.

Credit may be available for this workshop and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Source for Learning.