#TeachDigitalLiteracy

Fight Fake News: Teaching Digital Literacy

Mar 6, 2019

1:30pm – 3:30pm CT

So you don't teach journalism or political science. Who cares? Everyone can teach digital literacy to improve student learning and increase civic engagement. This hands-on workshop will provide instructors with practical tips to weave digital literacy skill-building into their courses regardless of the discipline. We will discuss ways to find and combat harmful online misinformation, boost community involvement and encourage democratic participation among university students.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Andrew Mills
Andrew Mills

Northwestern University

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Amy Kristin Sanders

The University of Texas at Austin