Years ago a friend told me that if you say anything with enough authority, people tend to believe it. While this information has proven somewhat helpful in making an impactful delivery, it opens up a bigger question about whether the information is factual in the first place.

Social media is an integral part of many students' lives. Since it appears to be here to stay in all its different forms, it's best to acknowledge that many do not offer accurate fact-checking options, if any. If we are serious about teaching students in this digital world, then teaching them critical thinking skills and how to apply that to all sorts of information is a must.

Turnitin's Source Credibility instructional resource pack has a variety of resources for both educator and student use. The resources provide guidance with traditional sources, as well as those that are AI-generated. Share the criteria with the posters as a visual reminder of information that is shared in the lesson presentation decks and accompanying worksheets.

Don't know where to start? We always recommend paging through the main educator guide or the lesson sequencing guide to get the big picture.