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Help students fight information pollution

The ability to evaluate information has become an essential skill of citizenship. These resources aim to equip young people with the skills needed to identify faulty information and build a habit of relying on credible sources.

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Modules

Learning modules contain units that bundle lesson plans, activities, and support materials

Activities

Central activities help students build verification skills, understand the role of algorithms, and more

Videos

Short, engaging videos cover themes such as ‘information pollution,’ verification, and journalism

Case Studies

Current events packaged with activities and guiding questions for easy classroom use

FEATURED ACTIVITY

Fact or Opinion? This online game reviews key questions to help students distinguish between fact and opinion. Students gain practice applying what they’ve learned to a series of statements in an engaging interactive format.

FEATURED MODULE

Learn simple digital information literacy skills

‘Lateral reading’ is key to evaluating online information. This module teaches 3 core skills through short videos and engaging activities

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FEATURED CASE STUDY

An inoculation against misinfo

How to make sure we have our facts straight about the new covid vaccines

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Who Decides What I See Online?

What are algorithms and filter bubbles? And what happens when we all see different news?

Introduction to CTRL-F with Jane Lytvynenko & Mike...

Jane's job is to report on false content; Mike helps people figure out what's credible.

Investigate the Source with Jane Lytvynenko

Learn to sort through the many people, groups, and organizations trying to get your attention online

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False & misleading information thrives online

70%

Falsehoods are 70% percent more likely to be retweeted than the truth

Source: Science

2.2

Facebook deleted 2.2 billion fake accounts in the first three months of 2019

Source: Facebook

29%

Only 1/3 of Canadians know algorithms determine what we see on social media

Source: Reuters Institute

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CTRL-F: Find the Facts is an online verification skills module designed to help students evaluate digital information and determine what to trust.

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