Self-directed course
This free short course from MediaWise for Seniors will teach you how to tell what’s true and false on the internet. Learn techniques for identifying false information and how to seek out trustworthy sources.
Seniors
Older Americans are increasingly engaged online, with more than 40% of people over the age of 65 actively using social media platforms like Facebook. But as seniors spend more time online, they’re exposed to more conspiracies, scams, hoaxes and false news stories. In the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic and consequential elections, spotting misinformation online can be a matter of life, death and democracy. That’s where MediaWise for Seniors comes in.
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In the news
Poynter’s MediaWise training significantly increases people’s ability to detect disinformation, new Stanford study finds
Participants could determine if an online news story was true or false nearly 85% of the time, research from Stanford Social Media Lab finds.
December 14, 2020
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Christiane AmanpourChief International Anchor, CNNChristiane Amanpour is CNN’s chief international anchor of the network’s award-winning, flagship global affairs program “Amanpour,” which also airs on PBS in the United States....Read More
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Joan LundenJournalist, Best-selling Author and TV HostAn award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more...Read More
