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Join the News Literacy Project (NLP), Star Tribune, MPR News and Sourcewell Technology for our FREE virtual, teacher-centered NewsLitCamp® featuring breakout sessions with Minnesota journalists. This event is open to Minnesota educators only. Advance registration via Eventbrite is required for access.
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Tuesday, June 15 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Is it legit? Exploring the misinformation landscape

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How can you tell if the information you consume and share is real and has not been manipulated, fabricated or presented in a false context?  We can show you.

Topics include learning to use reverse image searches to determine authenticity of photos and video; using lateral reading for effective fact-checking; developing critical observation skills to understand context, and discovering effective debunking strategies.
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John Silva

Senior Director of Professional Learning, News Literacy Project
John Silva is the News Literacy Project’s senior director of professional learning.He joined NLP in March 2017 with 13 years of experience as a middle and high social studies teacher with Chicago Public Schools. He first became involved with news literacy in 2014 when his students... Read More →

Tuesday June 15, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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