Can You Spot Misinformation? | Retro Report

Jennifer Connell was called the “Worst Aunt Ever” on Twitter after she sued her cousin’s son over a broken wrist.The story, full of misinformation and inaccuracies, went viral. This two-minute video and acco mpanying lesson plan helps students learn how to fact-check a sensational story using a technique called lateral reading.

This video was made in partnership with Stanford History Education Group, Teaching Systems Lab and The Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life.

This project was funded by the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program.