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BECOMING CRITICAL CONSUMERS: Navigating the educational research landscape.

The article focuses on the challenges educators encounter when seeking evidence-based materials for teaching reading within online communities. Topics include the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in these communities, the importance of verifying sources and research quality, and strat...

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Published in:Literacy Today (2411-7862) Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 42 - 47
Main Authors: Filderman, Marissa J., Austin, Christy R., Boman, Courtney D.
Format: Article
Published: International Literacy Association Oct-Dec2023
Subjects:
Virtual communities
Learning disabilities
Facilitated learning
Problem solving
Professional education
Career development
Educational quality
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on the challenges educators encounter when seeking evidence-based materials for teaching reading within online communities. Topics include the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in these communities, the importance of verifying sources and research quality, and strategies for both proactive and reactive measures to counter false information, ultimately highlighting the significance of critical thinking in the digital age of education.