News Literacy Lesson 1: Real News vs. Fake News

Qin Shi Huang promoted free access to all texts and supported scholarly publishing.

News is only meant to inform people and has no role in entertainment or diversion.

The invention of movable type in 15th-century Europe made it possible to print information for large audiences.

What did movable type make possible?

What 15th-century innovation revolutionized communication?

What's a synonym of news?

These are examples of topics people might follow to “divert” themselves:

When accurate information is allowed to flow, it can lead to exposing government wrongdoings and sparking revolutions.

Modern tools like smartphones and social media mean only professional journalists can publish news.

What role does information play in society?