Tips from the Teenagers Tackling Coronavirus Misinformation
- Title:
- Tips from the Teenagers Tackling Coronavirus Misinformation
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Schools are closed, and students are home. What do teens do during a pandemic? Some are becoming expert fact-checkers through a program called the Teen Fact-Checking Network. The program teaches students digital literacy skills to help them spot misinformation and disinformation online. Angie Li, a student in the program, walks us through her fact check of a viral TikTok video.
The Teen Fact-Checking Network is a part of MediaWise, where our host, Hari Sreenivasan, serves as an ambassador.
Teen Fact-Checking Network: https://www.poynter.org/teen-fact-checking-network/
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Take on Fake debunks claims you’ve seen or shared online to show you how to stay informed. Host Hari Sreenivasan follows the Internet rabbit hole of misinformation, reading beyond a single headline to find credible sources to uncover the truth.#TakeOnFake
- Video Language:
- English
- Team:
- Amplifying Voices
- Project:
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Duration:
- 05:59