1) Describe the curriculum of Civic Online Reasoning (COR), as presented in the relevant article. What is this reasoning about and why is it important? Why do we need to know objective facts and distinguish truth from “invented realities”? Support your answer with at least 3 specific examples from the assigned articles and speech that resonated with you. (Your answer should be between 300-350 words).
2) Which one of the assigned articles was most interesting and/or most informative for you to read? What was this article about? In 3-4 sentences describe the key insights that you’ve gained from reading this article. (Your answer should be between 200-300 words).
3) What insights have you gained from Marty Baron’s speech about the role of free press? What is “free press” and why is it important? Please post one thought or idea from the speech that resonated with you and explain how it relates to the conception of free press? (Your answer should be between 350-400 words).
To prepare for this discussion and meaningfully contribute to it, please read/study the following articles:
Helping students to sort facts from lies on the internet, (Links to an external site.)
The Conversation: 6 Tips to Help You Detect Fake Science News (Links to an external site.)
and watch or listen to this film/speech: