Choose Your Tools
Pick the tools that work best on your device. The skill matters more than the software. Chromebook, Windows, Mac and iPad users can all complete this activity successfully.
Use this to capture notes and draft your thinking as you go.
Provide two or three pre-vetted example claims or images if learners struggle to find safe, appropriate examples independently. Avoid learners searching open-ended for 'fake news' without guidance, as results can include inappropriate or extreme content.
Strong responses go beyond 'check if it's true' to name specific, concrete techniques (SIFT steps, visual AI giveaways, source checking) and explain the reasoning behind them.
This challenge connects naturally to a class discussion on media bias, algorithmic amplification and the responsibility of platforms versus individuals.
For learners needing more support, provide the SIFT steps pre-printed as a checklist. For more advanced learners, extend into a discussion of deepfake detection technology and its limitations.
