Now greater than ever our college students are getting bombarded with info and opinions in all types of media. Due to this fact, it is extra essential than ever that we assist them acknowledge the variations between info and opinions. Frequent Craft not too long ago launched a brand new video that may assist college students perceive the variations between info and opinions.

Facts and Opinions Defined by Frequent Craft makes use of examples of print journalists and tv commentators ti assist viewers perceive why it is very important fact-check after they hear or learn one thing that’s offered as truth.

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Factitious is a sport for testing your talent at figuring out pretend and deceptive information tales. The sport was not too long ago up to date to incorporate content material associated to the COVID-19 pandemic. To play Factitious merely go to the location and choose fast begin. You may then see an article seem on the display. Learn by the article, click on the supply listed on the backside, after which choose both the inexperienced verify mark or pink X to point whether or not or not you suppose the article is an actual information story. After you make your choice you may get on the spot suggestions and a proof of how one can inform if the article was an actual or pretend information story.

Checkology is a service that’s designed to assist college students develop these expertise. Checkology provides interactive modules for college students to finish. Every of the modules is comprised of between twenty and forty-seven tutorial video clips and interactive comprehension checks. The 4 of the modules are titled Information Zones, Democracy’s Watchdog, Training High quality Journalism, and Misinformation. As you would possibly count on, the contents of the modules will get progressively tougher as every part is accomplished.

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