How can we stop the spread of misleading, sometimes dangerous content while maintaining an internet with freedom of expression at its core? Misinformation expert Claire Wardle explores the new challenges of our polluted online environment and maps out a plan to transform the internet into a place of trust -- with the help everyday users. "Together, let's rebuild our information commons," she says.
I believe one way to help stem the spread of misinformation is to educate our students by embedding the topics of media literacy and digital citizenship throughout all curriculum areas. Thoughts? JE