ERIC Number: EJ1228710
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
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Misinformation in the Information Age: What Teachers Can Do to Support Students
Hodgin, Erica; Kahne, Joe
Social Education, v82 n4 p208-212 Sep 2018
The changes in the online information landscape, the divisive nature of political life, and the growing distrust in democratic institutions have all contributed to the increasing circulation of misinformation. These dynamics have made assessing the credibility of information challenging for youth and adults alike. While we have much to learn, studies find that high quality civic media literacy education can be beneficial. Three educational approaches outlined in this article help young people develop the capacity to judge the accuracy and credibility of online information. In order to integrate such learning opportunities across the curriculum for all students, teacher education programs, educational policymakers, funders, districts, and schools will need to invest in providing teachers with the support, time, space, and resources needed to make these efforts a priority. At the same time, educational institutions and educators must prioritize access and equity so that all youth will be able to develop the skills, strategies, and metacognitive thinking through ongoing practice. In turn, this can support youth to navigate the opportunities and challenges in the digital age and become more effective and thoughtful civic actors.
Descriptors: Media Literacy, Teacher Student Relationship, Credibility, News Reporting, Information Sources, Evaluative Thinking, Political Attitudes, Equal Education, Accuracy, Metacognition, Bias, Civics, Youth, Internet, High School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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