Trace the Truth: Using Fact-Checking Tools to Investigate Digital Claims
1.2.13 Use fact checking tools to verify the accuracy of digital information
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This video explores the use of fact-checking tools such as Hoaxy and Truth or Fiction to investigate the credibility of digital claims.
It demonstrates how Hoaxy visualizes the spread of information across social media and how Truth or Fiction verifies the accuracy of specific statements. Learners will understand how to combine visual tools and fact-checking platforms to assess online content more critically and responsibly.
It demonstrates how Hoaxy visualizes the spread of information across social media and how Truth or Fiction verifies the accuracy of specific statements. Learners will understand how to combine visual tools and fact-checking platforms to assess online content more critically and responsibly.
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1.2.13 Use fact checking tools to verify the accuracy of digital information
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