Digital Source Evaluation : Guiding Secondary Students in a Deepfake World

Walsh-moorman, Beth; Pytash, Kristine E.

ISBN 10: 0814102050 / ISBN 13: 9780814102053

Published by National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Digital Source Evaluation : Guiding Secondary Students in a Deepfake World
• Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814102050
• ISBN 13: 9780814102053
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

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 into:

• 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; and
• encouraging 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.

About the Author

Beth Walsh-Moorman is currently a literacy specialist supporting educators throughout northeast Ohio. She was a high school English teacher for more than twenty years before teaching at the university level and beginning her consulting work. Her career in education honors the legacy of her mother, Betty Walsh, who was a fifth-grade teacher for more than three decades.

Kristine E. Pytash is a professor in teaching, learning, and curriculum studies at the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (EHHS) at Kent State University, where she directs the Secondary Integrated Language Arts Teacher Preparation program. She is a former high school English teacher.