Tag: misinformation
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Addressing Misinformation in the Classroom
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Whether it is in the context of a Canvas discussion board or during an in-person discussion, an obviously false claim from a student can leave you feeling blindsided if you’re not prepared. With a little work, though, you can often turn these interactions into constructive learning opportunities. This post explores steps you can take to…
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Fostering Information Literacy to Create a More Positive Learning Environment
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How can we as educators work to counteract the misinformation our students are continually exposed to and instead cultivate their information literacy and critical thinking? While the follow-up to this post will focus on directly addressing misinformation that students share during class, this first post will outline measures you can take to reduce the occurrence…