If you use social media, you've probably encountered posts that appear to work against the Common Good. False, misleading, and misattributed stories and images can polarize groups, unfairly damage reputations, and obscure the truth, and make you question what you know to be true.
The recent fast-paced online coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine follows a pattern that’s become familiar in other recent crises that have unfolded around the world. Photos, videos, and other information are posted and reshared across platforms much faster than they can be verified.
As we've learned living through the recent pandemic, sharing misinformation can pose a serious threat to Public Health. When we share this questionable content, we risk furthering the goals of those who aim to discredit and divide.
Small habits and skills can dramatically reduce the misinformation you spread or believe. In this workshop, you will be introduced to a series of quick and easy evaluation techniques to help you develop some Information Literacy skills to help you sort truth from fiction and leave you less vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation on the web.
If you have any questions during the session, please contact Joan Hopkins (jhopkins@ben.edu)
