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Scoop.it!
As “research it yourself” becomes a rallying cry for promoters of outlandish conspiracy theories with real-world consequences, educators need to think hard about what’s missing from their information literacy efforts. 
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Scoop.it!
The rise of social media is one of those trends, and by its nature, it appears like it’s here to stay! And its adoption is increasing regardless of a person’s age. According to this research, by January 2019, there have been 3.4 billion active social media users around the world. Even young children, who are barely beginning to speak, want a piece of it while they are eating - they won’t open their mouth unless their favorite song is played on YouTube!
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Provocative and timely piece by Barbara Fister, on what skills are needed in teaching information literacy in an age of 'conspiracy theories' and the blurring of the line of what is fact and what is opinion.