Did Fake News Influence the Outcome of Election 2016? | PBS NewsHour
Watch how "fake news" may have influenced the 2016 election with this video and educational resources from PBS NewsHour.
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These WNET Staff Picks include some of the most popular resources among teachers in the New York metropolitan area.
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Identifying “Fake” News | Common Sense Education
Use these resources to help students investigate how information is presented so they can analyze digital information.
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Fact vs. Fiction in the Media | PBS NewsHour
Educators and media literacy advocates are working to help students discern fact from fiction in news sources.
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News and Media Literacy
This collection helps students identify, analyze, and investigate the news and information they get from online sources.
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Why Do Our Brains Love Fake News? | Above the Noise
In this video, host Myles Bess dives into the research and offers some tips to combat confirmation bias.
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Why Do Hyperpartisan News Sites Exist? | PBS NewsHour
This PBS NewsHour story explores who is behind creating inflammatory news sites, and why.
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