Digital Source Evaluation: Guiding Secondary Students in a Deepfake World

by Beth Walsh-Moorman, Kristine E Pytash

How can we teach students to discern fact from fiction in a deepfake world? Embark on a journey into digital source evaluation with Beth Walsh-Moorman and Kristine Pytash as they delve into a comprehensive analysis of useful and proven instructional methods. Drawing from their experiences with educators and learners, the authors offer a rich tapestry of pedagogical approaches. Readers will gain insight  

fostering critical thinking skills in students as they navigate the digital landscape;helping students carefully analyze digital content for truthfulness and bias;engaging students thoughtfully with online content; andencouraging students to exercise discernment in their choice of digital media sources.Blending theory and practical examples, this book is a must-have for educators aiming to equip their students with the skills to excel as astute readers, proficient writers, and analytical thinkers in today’s digital landscape.

133 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2024

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

low-key...kinda a banger!!!
while very technical and wokelandia, this was a really interesting read. obviously as an educator students need to be aware of how to properly use literacy skills with tech, but still semi sad this is just now a conversation (but also glad it is finally one??idk)
it was a really good read with a TON of lesson plans on how to teach this information since it shockingly feels very new and scary
it also has a super intersting section on AI and Generative AI and how to teach students privacy and autonomy on top of a genuine social media epidemic (god they have turned me into them!!)

[ALCErin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book. It is a quick read with a ton of important information. Every teacher should teach students to be skeptical readers.