How Montreal researchers are helping kids identify fake information online

From books in the classroom to information online, researchers say learning how to think critically about what we read is becoming increasingly important for students. Researchers at McGill University created a digital literacy program aimed at helping elementary students evaluate sources, question information and recognize misinformation online. “Students as young as nine years of age search for information on the internet on a daily basis, and it’s a skill that they need to develop right from the beginning,” said Krista Muis, McGill University professor. View image in full screen And as stud…