FETC 2020

Sessions Speakers Exhibitors Products Press Releases Show Specials Floor Plan Buzz

W164$ | Fact or Fiction? Media Literacy in 2020 (Room 210)

The spread of misinformation is nothing new, but websites and social media make it far easier to distribute and more difficult to detect. This session explores strategies educators can use themselves and with students to effectively evaluate the truth in what they read, see, and hear. As a result of attending the workshop, participants will: Become familiar with common methods employed to distort the meaning of numbers and statistics. Review effective strategies for evaluating words. Evaluate the authenticity of information examples presented to them in the session. An online agenda will be provided for use during and after the conference. Participants will be able to access all materials referenced.