Unit III: Using Technology Effectively & Responsibly

Read the lesson on Information Literacy, Recognizing misinformation

In this chapter, you will develop the skills needed to evaluate information critically in today's digital world. You will learn how to identify reliable sources, recognize misinformation and disinformation, and use evidence to make informed decisions. These skills are essential for academic success, professional growth, and responsible citizenship.

Goal: In this chapter, you will develop the skills needed to evaluate information critically in today's digital world. You will learn how to identify reliable sources, recognize misinformation and disinformation, and use evidence to make informed decisions. These skills are essential for academic success, professional growth, and responsible citizenship.

Objectives:

Define information literacy and explain why it is important.
Distinguish between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
Evaluate the credibility of online sources.
Recognize common characteristics of misinformation and online scams.
Explain how search engines, algorithms, and social media influence the information people see.
Identify the role of artificial intelligence in creating and detecting digital content.
Apply fact-checking strategies using multiple reliable sources.
Make informed decisions based on credible information.

Please study the material at each of the links below.

Self-Study Questions: What have you learned?
Discussion questions: What do you think?

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