We know not to believe everything we hear, but what about what we see? Advancements in computer-generated graphics, facial recognition and video production have led to a world of viral videos that are often difficult to identify as fake. Help your learners learn to read what they see on the web "laterally" by showing them how to get off the page, check credibility and find corroboration.
Key Vocabulary: corroboration · disinformation · lateral reading · misinformation Show definitions
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Consider: Pig Rescues Baby Goat
15 mins.Explore: From Vertical to Lateral Reading
20 mins.Apply: Hoax or Real?
15 mins.Additional Resources
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