Teachers play an important role in helping students navigate misinformation. This includes modeling how to assess sources, recognize bias, and evaluate credibility—including digital and AI-generated content. The following checklists are based on the British Columbia Ministry of Education’s Guidance on Learning Resource Selection:
Quality & Durability
- Will this resource hold up to repeated student use?
- Is it well-organized and easy to navigate?
- Are visuals clear and high quality?
- Is the text free of significant errors?
Currency
- Is the information up to date?
- Does it reflect current scientific, geographic, and social knowledge?
- Is the language relevant and appropriate for today’s students?
Clarity
- Is the information clearly presented?
- Can students distinguish between fact, opinion, and interpretation?
- Are complex topics explained accurately and responsibly?
Credibility & Authenticity
- Does the author/creator have relevant expertise or lived experience?
- Are sources cited, and are they reliable?
- Is the author clearly identified?
- Are potential biases (e.g., financial, ideological) visible?
Download the checklist here.
