Helping Young People Separate Fact From Fiction

The video discusses the challenges faced by students in evaluating online information, highlighting a Stanford study that found students struggle to discern credible sources. It provides examples of misinformation and compares the fact-checking abilities of students, historians, and professional fact-checkers. The video concludes with recommendations for improving news literacy, emphasizing critical thinking and cross-referencing.

What is the main focus of the collaboration between Newsy and the News Literacy Project?

• Teaching coding skills

• Enhancing information consumption and sharing

• Improving digital device usage

• Promoting environmental awareness

What was a significant finding of the Stanford History Education Group's study on high school students?

• Students were able to fact-check effectively

• Students struggled with basic evaluations of online information

• Students excelled in identifying credible sources

• Students showed no interest in news literacy

What percentage of students identified the connection between a website and the fossil fuel industry?

• Less than 1%

• 10%

• 50%

• 96%

How did professional fact-checkers differ from Stanford students and historians in evaluating websites?

• They relied on the website's claims

• They used social media for verification

• They left the website to cross-reference information

• They ignored the website entirely

What is a key takeaway from the comparison of evaluation skills?

• Everyone should become a professional fact-checker

• Critical thinking and cross-referencing are essential

• Trust all websites ending in .edu or .org

• Rely on social media for news