Week 4- Laying the Framework

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This week, I finally settled on a format: I want to create a slideshow to help guardians guide the kids in their lives through the big, sometimes scary world of online posts. If I’m being honest, most adults struggle with this too—deciphering what’s “true or false” in the endless stream of content they consume.

Take my own mother, for example. She often shares health videos with false claims or posts misleading “news stories,” only to feel embarrassed when someone points out the inaccuracies. She’s not alone. A resource like this could be incredibly useful not just for kids but for adults too.

I’m choosing a slideshow format because it allows for clickable links, easy sharing, and a clear, digestible presentation—plus, I think it’s the most accessible format for my target audience. (Let’s be real… I’m making this for the oldies.)

I’ve started mapping out the flow of the slides, outlining key information and action items. I’ll probably also include video clips and images in the final version to make it more engaging. Right now, I imagine it will look something like this: 
  

Slide 1: Opening Hook 

💭 "Ever wonder if that viral post you just shared is actually true?" 
🔍 Here’s how to fact-check in 3 simple steps! 

Slide 2: Step 1 – Spot the Red Flags 

🚨 Watch out for these warning signs: 
✅ No credible source 
✅ Emotional or extreme language 
✅ Too-good-to-be-true claims 

Slide 3: Step 2 – Verify the Source 

🔍 Fact-check before you share!
 ✔ Google the headline
 ✔ Check trusted sites like Snopes, PolitiFact, or CTRL-F ✔ 
Look at the account’s history—are they reliable? 
🔗 Canadian Resource: CTRL-F: Digital Media Literacy 
🔗 Media Literacy: MediaSmarts 

Slide 4: Step 3 – Think Before You Share 

🤔 Ask yourself: 
✔ Does this post help or harm? 
✔ Would I share it if I knew it was false?
🔗 Read more: Media Literacy: Evaluating Online Sources 
🔗 Canadian Perspective: MediaSmarts TikTok Videos 

Slide 5: Call to Action 

 💡 Stay smart online—don’t let fake news fool you!
 📢 Share this guide to help others fact-check before they click! 

Slide 6: Bonus Tip 

🕵️‍♂️ Pro tip: Use Google Reverse Image Search to verify photos! 
🔗 How to Fact-Check Images

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