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The internet is a big place with lots of information, which sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. It gets even tougher with all of those computer wizards and their impressive photoshop skills. What chance do our students have when even legitimate news sources sometimes get it wrong?
This site is dedicated to the theme of fake/hoax sites: why is it important and how can it be integrated into the classroom. On this site, you will find a discussion of Digital Natives, important information for teachers, and a sample lesson plan designed around the Manitoba Grade 12 Social Studies Curriculum.
Students need to be taught how to become critical viewers of information who seek credible sources and ask questions. This upcoming generation will be forced to consume more information than any one before it, therefore it is imperative that they have the necessary skills to siphon out all that is unreliable and make well-informed decisions. Ultimately, it should be our goal to make sure our students don't end up embarrassing themselves in front of the whole world.
But first thing's first: we as teachers need to realize that our students are different than us.
Questions? Contact Phil Cook
This site is dedicated to the theme of fake/hoax sites: why is it important and how can it be integrated into the classroom. On this site, you will find a discussion of Digital Natives, important information for teachers, and a sample lesson plan designed around the Manitoba Grade 12 Social Studies Curriculum.
Students need to be taught how to become critical viewers of information who seek credible sources and ask questions. This upcoming generation will be forced to consume more information than any one before it, therefore it is imperative that they have the necessary skills to siphon out all that is unreliable and make well-informed decisions. Ultimately, it should be our goal to make sure our students don't end up embarrassing themselves in front of the whole world.
But first thing's first: we as teachers need to realize that our students are different than us.
Questions? Contact Phil Cook