Fact-checking exercises: Provide a mix of credible and non-credible sources and guide students through evaluating them.
Lateral reading technique: Teach students to leave the source and search for information about the author/website from other reliable sources.
Discuss misinformation tactics: Clickbait headlines, confirmation bias, and emotional manipulation.
Hands-on practice: Assign research projects requiring source evaluation, and provide feedback.
Collaboration and discussion: Encourage group work and discussions about source credibility.
The key is to provide students with specific criteria, practical exercises, and opportunities for critical thinking and collaboration when evaluating online sources.
