We live in a society that has been profoundly affected by InfoWhelm and HyperInformation—a world of instantaneous access to a wealth of digital resources. As a result, almost overnight, learning has become something that can happen anytime, anywhere. But in a time of fake news, misinformation, and mythinformation, we face a significant challenge. How do we separate good from bad, interpret right from wrong, and distinguish complete, accurate, and usable information from a sea of irrelevance and digital inundation? An understanding of the skills to help us effectively find and apply the abundance of information at our fingertips is essential to life and necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom.
This workshop examines the critical skills that help students extract essential knowledge, verify authenticity, and perceive meaning and significance. Using a simple 5A’s process, (Ask, Access, Analyze & Authenticate, Apply, Assess) participants will be able to help their students learn to identify, locate, collect, authenticate and use information to solve real world tasks and challenges. Participants will be provided with access to an extensive digital library of resources specifically aligned to the Introduction to the Strategies That Work in the Age of Fake News, Misinformation, and Mythinformation workshop.