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Perspective 2: Digital Literacy

Six interactive lessons on navigating online information with clarity: from evaluating sources to spotting deepfakes and building lasting digital habits.

6 Lessons 15 min each Interactive mini-games No account needed

Your learning path

Each lesson builds on the last. Work through them in order for the best experience.

01

Sources: Who's Talking?

Identify primary, secondary, and anonymous sources. Trace any claim back to the person or record that originated it.

Primary vs SecondarySort the Sources5 Quick Checks
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02

Formats: How Are They Talking?

Distinguish news from opinion, satire, ads, and clickbait. Recognize format and intent before you evaluate content.

News, Opinion, Satire, AdsFormat Match5 Quick Checks
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03

Signals: What is Credible?

Separate cheap signals like follower counts and slick design from real evidence: sources, data, and methods you can check.

Cheap vs Real EvidenceSpot the Signal5 Quick Checks
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04

Spread and Algorithms

Understand why emotional content spreads faster, how platforms reward engagement over accuracy, and how to widen your information diet.

Filter BubblesFeed Simulator5 Quick Checks
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05

Verification, Data, and Deepfakes

Check date, source, context, and data before sharing. Spot misleading graphs and the cues that reveal synthetic media.

Verify Before SharingTools Race5 Quick Checks
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06

Digital Self-Defense

Build lasting habits: pause before reacting, verify before sharing, follow diverse sources, and stay curious rather than cynical.

Pause and CheckRewrite the Reaction5 Quick Checks
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