Week 9 · 45-60 min
Searching, Evaluating & Using Online Information
Why not everything online is true
This slide covers "Why not everything online is true" as part of Searching, Evaluating & Using Online Information. Read slowly and try the example in your own words. Why not everything online is true is an important step in Digital Literacy. We use plain language and short steps so you can learn even on a slow or shared computer. Think of one real example from your school, work, or community.
Key point: Why not everything online is true. Review this slide once more before moving on.
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Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Key Terms
- Why not everything online is true
- Why not everything online is true
- Checking a source: who wrote it, when, why
- Checking a source: who wrote it, when, why
- Cross-checking facts across multiple sources
- Cross-checking facts across multiple sources
Week Summary
- Why not everything online is true
- Checking a source: who wrote it, when, why
- Cross-checking facts across multiple sources
- Recognizing opinion vs. fact
Coming Next Week: Next: Putting It Together: Digital Life Skills