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Is that a fact? S3E9: “Friend or foe? The rise of the social media influencer”
Influencers have come to dominate our social media feeds by projecting an authenticity that lends them credibility in today’s…
Is that a fact? S3E8: “The lure of health and wellness misinformation”
In this episode, we discussed the hidden dangers of health and wellness mis- and disinformation with Derek Beres, co-author of Conspirituality:…
Is that a fact? S3E7: “Beyond hot takes: Reporting on a warming planet”
Things have been heating up — literally — since Sabrina Shankman, our latest podcast guest, began covering climate change a…
Grade band expectations for news literacy
This grade band expectations document is designed to support a districtwide approach to teaching news literacy.
Is that a fact? S3E6: “Could lawsuits meant to curb disinformation hurt press freedom?”
Libel laws and the First Amendment in the United States are meant to hit a sweet spot — protecting…
Is that a fact? S3E5: “Opinion creep: How facts lost ground in the battle for our attention”
Have you ever scratched your head when reading an article or watching the news and wondered if you were…
Is that a fact? S3E4: “The future of newsrooms: Innovation and authenticity”
In today’s episode of our podcast Is that a fact?, guest LaSharah Bunting, CEO and executive director of the Online News…
Is that a fact? S3E3: “Flagrant foul: Misinformation and sports”
In today’s episode of our podcast Is that a fact?, guest host Jake Lloyd digs into how misinformation manifests in…
News Goggles: Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle
This week, we talk to data journalist Nami Sumida about her work reporting stories and creating interactive graphics on…
Is that a fact? S3E2: “Will chatbots change how journalism is practiced?”
Our guest on this episode is Madhumita Murgia, the first artificial intelligence editor at the Financial Times, based in…