As election nears, Poynter’s MediaWise launches media literacy resources for libraries, Spanish speakers The two initiatives will equip library patrons and Spanish speakers with skills to identify online misinformation May 30, 2024 Poynter Staff
MediaWise’s peer-to-peer global network launches in Canada Poynter partners with MediaSmarts to launch the Teen Fact-Checking Network in English and French March 11, 2024 Poynter Staff
Opinion | What’s another word for misleading? How harmful misinformation hides behind euphemisms Euphemisms can be harmless. But when they obscure harmful misinformation, it’s time to unmask them. January 10, 2024 Carol McCarthy
MediaWise and FactShala partner to launch media literacy project in India The educational video series will be a joint partnership between Poynter and DataLEADS. December 20, 2023 Brittani Kollar
Poynter to support Bulgarian media literacy efforts Poynter’s MediaWise program will launch localized media literacy initiatives through a partnership with Bulgarian partners. October 30, 2023 Poynter Staff
Survey identifies media literacy skills gap amidst rise in AI-generated content A survey led by Poynter’s MediaWise found many are concerned about false images online — but lack skills to spot them. October 25, 2023 Poynter Staff
Three years later, he’s still checking the facts A lot has changed since Isaac Harte started as a teen fact-checker. But another election is coming, and the threat of misinformation remains the same. October 24, 2023 Isaac Harte
How to avoid misinformation about the war in Gaza The war between Israel and Hamas has created the perfect circumstances for misinformation to accelerate online. October 9, 2023 Alex Mahadevan
Feeling overwhelmed by search results? Use click restraint to save yourself from junk Hold back on clicking through search results until you find you find a promising source (and avoid ads and sponsored posts) September 20, 2023 Laura Duclos
Lateral reading: The best media literacy tip to vet credible sources Using multiple online searches to determine the trustworthiness of a source is a key technique used by the MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network. July 20, 2023 Skylar Hughes
Fact-checkers’ bus tour taught older people in Spain useful internet tips. Here’s what they learned How Maldita’s BuloBús helped residents battle scams and hoaxes despite threats June 28, 2023 Madison Czopek
Are you ready for a reality check? Check out Poynter’s first-ever media literacy zine We’ve gone analog to bring you a zine full of activities and tips on spotting misinformation online, including identifying computer-generated content. March 29, 2023 Laura Duclos
Survey says: Large majority think they see misinformation online every week Younger generations feel slightly more confident than others with their skills to detect it, according to a new global study. August 11, 2022 Sara Bealor
MediaWise launches a free text message course to help voters prepare for the US midterms Americans can sign up to receive digital media literacy lessons that reduce the harm of election misinformation July 12, 2022 Sara Bealor
The Poynter Institute’s MediaWise, Noticias Telemundo and Google News Initiative join forces to help Spanish speakers separate fact from fiction online MediaWise en Español will teach Spanish speakers over 50 how to spot misinformation online with news ambassadors José DÃaz-Balart and Julio Vaqueiro. January 19, 2022 Sara Bealor
