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Lesson Plan November 18, 2024

Faking Breaking News

Submitted by Ariel Dyer

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Short Description

Play-based learning activity asking students to intentionally create "fake news" and engage with their emotional reactions in coming across information. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate news using the SIFT rubric
  • Select relevant misinformation tools and apply to misleading information
  • Create misinformation in order to understand its proliferation

Participation Type

Individual

Potential Pitfalls and Teaching Tips

Recommendations for adaptation:

  • -Prior introduction to AI tools
  • -Stronger parameters for discussion post (set the scene)

Suggested Citation

Dyer, Ariel. "Faking Breaking News." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2024. https://projectcora.org/lesson/faking-breaking-news
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