Be SURE with Fake News

Be S.U.R.E. with Fake News

This workshop aims to equip students with information literacy skills in the digital age. By leveraging on NLB’s S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate) steps, students will learn how to become more proficient in discerning online information and media sources, ranging from fake news to scams.

Details

This workshop can be conducted either physically or digitally. Participants are recommended to have their smartphones or PLDs as they will be engaged with activities conducted via the Kahoot! platform.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the characteristics and prevalence of misinformation, recognise tell-tale signs of misinformation and scams, and apply the S.U.R.E. steps when coming across suspicious content.

Target Audience: Primary 5 - 6 students, Secondary 1 - 4/5 students

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Duration of Session: 1 hour

Website: https://go.gov.sg/nlb-sure-2024

Mode of Registration: By email

Capacity: Minimum 200 pax

Relevant Commemorative Days: Total Defence Day

Due Date for registration: By email (1 month in advance)

Contact: sure@nlb.gov.sg

Kahoot! is used to engage the students and test their knowledge throughout the workshop. (Credit: CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent, 2023) The workshop is also available in digital format with interactive elements for students (Credit: SOTA, 2021)