
"TRUST ME" discussion guide on manipulation and misinformation (collegiate guide)
Misinformation is all around us, and it has real-world consequences.
The term “fake news” once referred to misinformation designed to look like legitimate news, but the term has been rendered meaningless and counterproductive through overuse and political weaponization. The reality is that different kinds of misinformation vary significantly in their tactics, intent and impact. Therefore, to better understand misinformation, we need a new vocabulary that helps us see and think about these differences.
The poster linked below identifies and defines five types of misinformation:
Definitions and examples of each type of misinformation are included in the poster linked below. This poster was adapted from the “Misinformation” lesson on our Checkology® virtual classroom. Use it with that lesson or on its own.
Misinformation is all around us, and it has real-world consequences.
This is a guide for educators to use with the feature-length documentary “TRUST ME."
The best way for you to help reduce misinformation online is to avoid sharing it.
The best way for you to help reduce misinformation online is to avoid sharing it.
This guide is intended for parents and caregivers to aid in discussing the feature-length documentary “TRUST ME."