Misguided: The Podcast How to Think Like a Fact-Checker with Joel Breakstone
Mar 5, 2025
Dr. Joel Breakstone, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Digital Inquiry Group, dives into the world of media literacy. He discusses how to empower students to critically evaluate online information amidst a sea of misinformation. Breakstone highlights effective strategies like lateral reading to distinguish credible sources. He also touches on the integration of digital literacy into educational curricula and the necessity of adapting to biases in the digital age. Discover how educators can equip youth with essential critical thinking skills for the future.
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From Textbooks to Digital Inquiry
- Joel Breakstone started as a history teacher using traditional textbooks.
- He wanted students to engage with diverse historical documents, leading him to explore better teaching methods.
The Need for Digital Literacy
- Students often struggle to evaluate online information effectively.
- The Stanford History Education Group developed assessments to gauge students' digital literacy skills.
Students' Struggles with Online Information
- A 2016 study revealed students' difficulty in identifying sponsored content and misinformation.
- Many struggled to discern ads from news and differentiate real social media posts from Russian propaganda.
