Trustworthy Courses
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Objective
I can evaluate an example online course and decide if it is likely to be a trustworthy source of information.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Define what it means for a source to be considered "reliable" according to the video.
Explain why it is important to consider the author's background and expertise when evaluating a source.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“An online course on climate change is taught by someone with a degree in marketing and no listed experience in science. The course heavily promotes a specific brand of carbon offset credits. Explain why this course might not be a trustworthy source of information. An online course on the history of World War II was created in 1950. Explain why this course might not be a trustworthy source of information, even if the author was an expert at the time. An online course on healthy eating is taught by a registered dietitian. The course is funded by a grant from a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing childhood obesity. Explain why this course might still require careful evaluation to determine if it is a trustworthy source of information.”
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